DE SB129

Reestablishes the Council on Correction as a 7-member advisory body appointed by the Governor for staggered 3-year terms to provide recommendations to the Department of Correction Commissioner.

Requires the Council to meet at least 6 times per year, with at least 1 meeting held in each of Delaware's 3 counties, and establishes quorum as a majority of appointed members.

Clarifies the Council's advisory role and goals, including enhancing facility safety and operations, improving policy efficiency, ensuring accountability, and fostering public relationships with the Department of Correction.

Adds provisions allowing the Governor to remove members for gross inefficiency, misfeasance, nonfeasance, or neglect of duty, defined as missing 3 consecutive meetings without cause or attending less than 50% of meetings annually.

Establishes the Criminal Justice Council as a pilot program providing administrative staff support and materials to the Council on Correction through December 2029, with a 5-year sunset provision, and requires an annual report to the Governor, General Assembly, and Department of Correction leadership.