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DE HB75
Bill
Status
6/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Bolden
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) retains custody of juveniles found delinquent in Family Court with sentences not exceeding one year beyond their 18th birthday.
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Establishes that juveniles convicted in Superior Court remain in DSCYF custody until age 18, then transfer to the Department of Corrections for any sentence extending beyond their 18th birthday.
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Permits Family Court to retain jurisdiction over youth ages 18-21 in some cases and requires DSCYF to provide services and supervision for non-incarcerated individuals under such jurisdiction.
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Removes provisions referencing mandatory custody periods under repealed § 1009(e) of Title 10 and the transfer of mandatory offenders to youthful offender facilities.
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Takes effect January 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Youth Services Commission Of Delaware.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
6/19/2019