AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY COURT'S CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.

Summary

The bill revises the statutory definition of family, removing the residency requirement and clarifying which relationships are covered. It also adds provisions that allow the Court of Common Pleas to hear non‑felony offenses that overlap with Family Court jurisdiction, especially when parentage of a child is disputed or when adult defendants face charges that could be joined with other cases. These changes aim to streamline how family‑related criminal matters are handled across courts.

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