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DE HB213

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sean Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the Delaware Family Court from 17 judges to 19 judges, including the Chief Judge

  • 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)

  • Maintains 10 judges for New Castle County and allows the Chief Judge to reside in any county

  • Requires all Family Court judges to be Delaware residents for at least 5 years prior to appointment

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Administration6/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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