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DE SB8

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marie Pinkney

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Codifies standard conditions of probation into Delaware law, replacing the previous system where the Department of Correction adopted standards that courts could use

  • Establishes seven standard probation conditions including: no new criminal offenses, reporting arrests within 72 hours, reporting to probation officers, obtaining authorization to leave the state, reporting residence/employment changes within 72 hours, requiring written approval to possess firearms, and complying with special conditions

  • Preserves court authority to impose, modify, or add special conditions of probation beyond the standard conditions

  • Requires the Department of Correction to submit a report to the court before any probation conditions can be modified

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment into law

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Probation And Sentencing Procedures.

Last Action

Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 8, and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance6/11/2025
Finance6/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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