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DE HB112

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Nnamdi Chukwuocha

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the arrest or placement of children under age 12 in detention facilities pending adjudication for alleged crimes or delinquent acts

  • Maintains exceptions allowing arrest and detention for children under 12 accused of first or second degree murder, first or second degree rape, or using/displaying/discharging a firearm during violent felonies

  • Clarifies and expands 2022 legislation (HB 115) that prohibited criminal prosecution of children under 12, now explicitly including arrest and detention restrictions

  • Amends Title 10 §1002 and §1007 of the Delaware Code to add the new arrest and detention protections for young children

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

4/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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