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DE HB213
Bill
Status
6/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sean Lynn
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the Delaware Family Court from 17 judges to 19 judges, including the Chief Judge
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Adds 1 new judge position for Kent County (increasing from 3 to 4) and 1 new judge position for Sussex County (increasing from 3 to 4)
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Maintains 10 judges for New Castle County and allows the Chief Judge to reside in any county
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Requires all Family Court judges to be Delaware residents for at least 5 years prior to appointment
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Requires two-thirds vote in both chambers to pass as a constitutional amendment, and must be passed again by the next General Assembly to take effect
Legislative Description
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitition Relating To The Family Court.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
6/8/2023