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DE HB339
Bill
Status
7/11/2018
Primary Sponsor
James Johnson
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AI Summary
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Modifies § 2103A of Title 11 (Delaware Code) regarding detention of youth charged with Superior Court offenses.
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Prevents children under 18 from being held in the Department of Corrections (DOC) pretrial; transfers to DOC only permitted after adjudication and imposition of an incarceration sentence.
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Requires youth charged with adult offenses to be held in juvenile facilities pretrial rather than adult correctional facilities.
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Clarifies that the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) retains jurisdiction over youth until final adjudication and sentencing.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Release Of Persons Accused Of Crimes.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/11/2018