21 chapters · 559 sections in this title.
13 Del. C. § 2501. Intent and purpose.
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§ 2501. Intent and purpose. (a) The General Assembly hereby declares that there is a need for a clear statutory framework for the proper procedures and requirements for when the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [DSCYF] is granted custody of a dependen…
13 Del. C. § 2502. Definitions.
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§ 2502. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates differently: (1) “Abuse” or “abused child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10. (2) “Adult” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10. (3) “Best interests” is determined in accordance with § 722 of this t…
13 Del. C. § 2503. Jurisdiction and venue.
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§ 2503. Jurisdiction and venue. (a) The Family Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter to grant, modify and/or terminate DSCYF custody orders. (b) A petition for DSCYF custody under this chapter may be filed in the Family Court of any of the following co…
13 Del. C. § 2504. Hearing procedure and notice requirements.
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§ 2504. Hearing procedure and notice requirements. (a) When a petition is filed under this chapter, the Court shall set a date for a hearing on the petition, and shall cause notice of time, place, and purpose of the hearing to be served as required in this section. (b) Notice of …