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11 Del. C. § 6501. Establishment.
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§ 6501. Establishment. There is established a Department of Correction. Said Department shall be a continuation of and successor to the State Board of Corrections existing prior to July 8, 1964.11 Del. C. 1953, § 6504; 54 Del. Laws, c. 349, § 1;
11 Del. C. § 6502. Purposes and construction; custody of inmates.
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§ 6502. Purposes and construction; custody of inmates. (a) A Department of Correction is established to provide for the treatment, rehabilitation and restoration of offenders as useful, law-abiding citizens within the community. To achieve these purposes more effectively in a coo…
11 Del. C. § 6503. Definitions [Effective until Feb. 1, 2028].
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§ 6503. Definitions [Effective until Feb. 1, 2028]. As used in this chapter: (1) “Commissioner” or “Commissioner of Correction” means the Commissioner of the Department of Correction. (2) “Department” means the Department of Correction. References in other statutes to the State B…
11 Del. C. § 6504. General powers and duties of the Department.
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§ 6504. General powers and duties of the Department. The Department, subject only to powers vested in the judicial and certain executive departments and officers of the State, shall have the duties set forth in this chapter and the exclusive jurisdiction over the care, charge, cu…