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DE HB356
Bill
Status
7/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nnamdi Chukwuocha
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AI Summary
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Establishes statutory authority for Delaware to accept concurrent jurisdiction with federal authorities over juvenile criminal matters occurring on military installations within the state, under 10 U.S.C. § 2683
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Permits the Governor to accept relinquishment of exclusive federal juvenile jurisdiction via Executive Order, with the order to be filed with the Secretary of State and appropriate county Recorder of Deeds
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Grants Delaware's Family Court exclusive original civil jurisdiction over criminal or delinquency proceedings involving children under age 18 charged with crimes or delinquent acts committed on military installations
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Allows children eligible to be tried as adults under § 1010 of Title 10 to be prosecuted as adults if the offense occurred within military installation boundaries and concurrent jurisdiction is established
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Authorizes state and local government agencies to enter into memoranda of understanding with federal agencies for coordination and responsibility designation related to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction Of Juveniles Who Commit Crimes On United States Military Installations.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/29/2024