DE SB216

Changes the mechanism for requesting extended juvenile court jurisdiction from a "motion" to a "petition" that can be filed by the youth, their attorney, representative, guardian ad litem, or Court Appointed Special Advocate.

Permits petitions for extended jurisdiction to be filed anytime after a youth attains age 18 (not just before), with the filing window being no more than 30 days before the 18th birthday and no later than 6 months before the 21st birthday.

Requires the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) to respond to petitions within 20 days and allows the court to hold a hearing if DSCYF requests one before granting extended jurisdiction.

Mandates that court reviews of extended jurisdiction occur at least annually with notice to contracted service providers, evaluating youth's progress in financial stability, housing, healthcare, employment, education, and community connections.

Clarifies that extended jurisdiction terminates automatically when the youth reaches age 21 or sooner if the youth withdraws consent, declines DSCYF assistance, fails to cooperate, or upon other good cause shown.