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DE HB27

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Bolden

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

HB 27 Summary

  • Clarifies that the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) maintains exclusive jurisdiction over juveniles until at least their 18th birthday.

  • Requires juveniles with Superior Court sentences extending beyond age 18 to be transferred to the Department of Correction upon turning 18 to serve the remainder of their sentence.

  • Allows juveniles aged 17-18 committed to DSCYF custody to remain under department care until their 19th birthday.

  • Permits Family Court to retain jurisdiction and require DSCYF to provide services for non-incarcerated individuals over age 18.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2022.

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 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

3/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/11/2020

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