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DE HB27
Bill
Status
12/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Bolden
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AI Summary
HB 27 Summary
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Clarifies that the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) maintains exclusive jurisdiction over juveniles until at least their 18th birthday.
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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.
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Allows juveniles aged 17-18 committed to DSCYF custody to remain under department care until their 19th birthday.
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Permits Family Court to retain jurisdiction and require DSCYF to provide services for non-incarcerated individuals over age 18.
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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