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DE SB7

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marie Pinkney

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits probation periods to 2 years for violent felonies, 18 months for Title 16 offenses, and 1 year for all other offenses, with exceptions for sexual offenses, violent felonies where public safety requires longer supervision, and cases requiring restitution collection

  • Requires courts, the Board of Parole, and probation officers to impose the least restrictive special conditions necessary to achieve supervision goals, and prohibits conditions with which an individual cannot reasonably comply

  • Allows probation officers to use remote reporting options (audio/visual communications) instead of in-person visits and requires scheduling to accommodate work, education, childcare, healthcare, and transportation needs

  • Removes the requirement that individuals on probation or parole obtain written consent from corrections officials before obtaining a marriage license

  • Discharges all outstanding house arrest service fee balances owed by individuals and takes effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Criminal Justice System, Including Probation.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/24/2025
Corrections6/12/2025
Finance5/21/2025
Executive5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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