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DE HB7

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sean Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age for public release of juvenile names and addresses from 13 to 16 years old for felonies and Class A misdemeanors
  • Prohibits release of juvenile names, addresses, mug shots, or identifying photos on publicly-maintained social media pages or websites unless the child is 16 or older and charged with or found delinquent of a felony or Class A misdemeanor
  • Changes terminology from "convicted or acquitted" to "found delinquent" to reflect juvenile court procedures
  • Excludes children facing charges as adults in Superior Court from these protections
  • Aims to limit collateral consequences of juvenile criminal charges on employment and education opportunities while balancing public's right to know

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Records.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

5/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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