HB 75 Delaware House · 150th General Assembly (2019-2020)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION OF DELAWARE.

Summary

This Act clarifies that the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) has exclusive jurisdiction over a juvenile's care, custody, and control for any juvenile until at least their 18th birthday. Further, this Act stipulates that juveniles found guilty and sentenced to a Superior Court offense shall remain in the custody, care, and control of DSCYF until they turn 18. Youth with Superior Court terms of confinement which extend beyond their 18th birthday shall be transferred to the custody of the Department of Correction for the remainder of their sentence after they turn 18. This Act also clarifies that Family Court is permitted to retain jurisdiction in some cases and Family Court may require DSCYF to provide services and supervision for non-incarcerated persons aged 18-21. Finally, the Act allows individuals charged in in Family Court before they turn 18 to be held by DSCYF until they turn 19.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2019

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Introduced Jun 18, 2019 Last action Jun 19, 2019

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Jun 19, 2019

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits

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Jun 19, 2019

Introduced

Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

lower

Jun 18, 2019

Introduced

Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 75, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

lower

2 primary · 9 co-sponsors