Title 31 — Welfare
34 chapters · 333 sections in this title.
31 Del. C. § 3608. Confidentiality [Repealed].
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§ 3608. Confidentiality [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3609. Notice of hearings [Repealed].
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§ 3609. Notice of hearings [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 20; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3610. Acquisition of information by Court-Appointed Special Advocate [Repealed].
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§ 3610. Acquisition of information by Court-Appointed Special Advocate [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 21; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3611. Civil liability of participants [Repealed].
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§ 3611. Civil liability of participants [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 22; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3612. Federal funding [Repealed].
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§ 3612. Federal funding [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 22; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3613. Extended jurisdiction — Child abuse, dependency and neglect [Repealed].
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§ 3613. Extended jurisdiction — Child abuse, dependency and neglect [Repealed].77 Del. Laws, c. 385, § 4; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3701. Declaration of policy.
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§ 3701. Declaration of policy. The General Assembly of the State recognizes that the quality of housing affects every aspect of an older individual’s life, from the physical to the psychological. For many older Delawareans, maintaining themselves in a suitable environment is an o…
31 Del. C. § 3702. Establishment.
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§ 3702. Establishment. There is hereby established an Elderly Housing Counseling Program within the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Department of Health and Social Services.65 Del. Laws, c. 126, § 1; 66 Del. Laws, c. 48, § 2; 69 Del. Laws, c.…
31 Del. C. § 3703. Definitions.
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§ 3703. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Department” shall mean the Department of Health and Social Services. (2) “Division” shall mean the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. (3) “Matched Housing Program” shall mean shared housing arra…
31 Del. C. § 3704. Duties and functions.
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§ 3704. Duties and functions. The Housing Counseling Program shall have the following duties and functions: (1) Conduct ongoing research to keep abreast of the existing housing options available to senior citizens including research into ways senior citizens can finance said hous…
31 Del. C. § 3705. Task Force on Housing for Senior Citizens.
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§ 3705. Task Force on Housing for Senior Citizens. (a) There is established a Task Force on Housing for Senior Citizens. (b) The Task Force shall be composed of at least 9 members who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. (c) The dut…
31 Del. C. § 3801. Objectives [Repealed].
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§ 3801. Objectives [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 108, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3802. Definitions [Repealed].
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§ 3802. Definitions [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 447, §§ 1, 2; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3803. Child Placement Review Board: composition; terms; appointment; removal; vacancies [Repealed].
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§ 3803. Child Placement Review Board: composition; terms; appointment; removal; vacancies [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§ 1, 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, §§ 2, 3; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 74 Del. La…
31 Del. C. § 3804. Qualifications of board members [Repealed].
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§ 3804. Qualifications of board members [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 4; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 366; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48,…
31 Del. C. § 3805. Powers and duties of the Board [Repealed].
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§ 3805. Powers and duties of the Board [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 294, § 3; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, §§ 7-9; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§ 2, 3; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, §…
31 Del. C. § 3806. Compensation and expenses for Board members [Repealed].
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§ 3806. Compensation and expenses for Board members [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 131, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 6; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3807. Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board [Repealed].
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§ 3807. Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 5; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July…
31 Del. C. § 3808. Duties of the Executive Committee [Repealed].
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§ 3808. Duties of the Executive Committee [Repealed].64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§ 4, 5; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 10; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§ 4-6; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 28…
31 Del. C. § 3809. Duties of the Executive Director [Repealed].
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§ 3809. Duties of the Executive Director [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 108, § 7; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3810. Administrative review: Purposes [Repealed].
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§ 3810. Administrative review: Purposes [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§ 6, 7; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 11; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§ 8, 9; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 80 De…
31 Del. C. § 3811. Administrative Review: General responsibilities of the Review Panel [Repealed].
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§ 3811. Administrative Review: General responsibilities of the Review Panel [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§ 6, 7; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 11; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; …
31 Del. C. § 3812. Administrative review: Notice [Repealed].
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§ 3812. Administrative review: Notice [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 447, § 3; 68 Del. Laws, c. 102, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 12; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3813. Administrative review: Documents required for the review [Repealed].
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§ 3813. Administrative review: Documents required for the review [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3814. Administrative review: Procedures [Repealed].
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§ 3814. Administrative review: Procedures [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 1; 70,, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.…
31 Del. C. § 3815. Administrative review: Findings and recommendations report [Repealed].
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§ 3815. Administrative review: Findings and recommendations report [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, §§ 14, 15; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 284, §§ 180 Del Laws, c 319 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1; repealed by 81…
31 Del. C. § 3816. Confidentiality of records [Repealed].
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§ 3816. Confidentiality of records [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 13; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3817. Notice of judicial hearing [Repealed].
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§ 3817. Notice of judicial hearing [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3818. Participation in judicial reviews or hearings [Repealed].
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§ 3818. Participation in judicial reviews or hearings [Repealed].72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3819. Intervention as a party in an action [Repealed].
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§ 3819. Intervention as a party in an action [Repealed].72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 107, § 2; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 208, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3820. Petition for judicial review [Repealed].
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§ 3820. Petition for judicial review [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 16; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3821. Construction of chapter [Repealed].
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§ 3821. Construction of chapter [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 17; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3822. Conflict with existing laws [Repealed].
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§ 3822. Conflict with existing laws [Repealed].62 Del. Laws, c. 170, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 17; 72 Del. Laws, c. 338, § 1; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3823. Continuation of service by present Foster Care Review Board members [Repealed].
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§ 3823. Continuation of service by present Foster Care Review Board members [Repealed].64 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 296, § 17; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 1, effective July 19, 2016; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effectiv…
31 Del. C. § 3824. Child Placement Review Board notification [Repealed].
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§ 3824. Child Placement Review Board notification [Repealed].76 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 221; repealed by 81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 48, effective July 1, 2018.;
31 Del. C. § 3901. Legislative intent.
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§ 3901. Legislative intent. The General Assembly recognizes that many adult citizens of this State are subject to psychological or physical injury or exploitation because of physical or mental disability, impairment, illness or condition, or other causes which render them incapab…
31 Del. C. § 3902. Definitions.
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§ 3902. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Abuse” means any of the following: a. Physical abuse by unnecessarily inflicting pain or injury on an adult who is impaired or an adult who is incapacitated. b. A pattern of emotional abuse of an adult who is impaired or an adult…
31 Del. C. § 3903. Establishment of protective services system.
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§ 3903. Establishment of protective services system. (a) The Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of the adult protective services program. (b) The Department shall provide protective services according to the regulations promulgated by the Secretary…
31 Del. C. § 3904. Provision of protective services; costs.
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§ 3904. Provision of protective services; costs. (a), (b) [Repealed.] (c) Adult Protective Services shall do all of the following: (1) Inform and educate the citizens of the State on the needs of alleged victims and the services available to them. (2) Accept and process each refe…
31 Del. C. § 3905. Voluntary protective services.
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§ 3905. Voluntary protective services. (a) A qualified individual may receive protective services, if the individual requests or affirmatively consents to receive the services. If the individual withdraws or refuses consent, the Department may not provide the services unless by C…
31 Del. C. § 3906. Involuntary protective services.
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§ 3906. Involuntary protective services. If an individual lacks the capacity to consent to receive protective services, services may be provided by 1 or more of the following ways: (1) A police officer, on probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury, unde…
31 Del. C. § 3907. Probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury.
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§ 3907. Probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury. (a) If probable cause exists to make a peace officer believe that an individual will suffer immediate and irreparable physical injury or death if not immediately placed in a health care facility or othe…
31 Del. C. § 3908. Emergency petition and order for protective services.
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§ 3908. Emergency petition and order for protective services. (a) Upon petition by the Public Guardian or Adult Protective Services, the Court may issue an order authorizing the provision of protective services on an emergency basis to an individual after finding on the record an…
31 Del. C. § 3909. Hearing on petition.
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§ 3909. Hearing on petition. (a) The hearing on a petition for involuntary protective services must be held under all of the following conditions: (1) An individual needing protective services must be present unless the individual has knowingly and voluntarily waived the right to…
31 Del. C. § 3910. Duty to report.
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§ 3910. Duty to report. (a) (1) A person, including a health-care professional as defined under § 701 of Title 16, having reasonable cause to believe that an adult who is impaired or an adult who is incapacitated and is in need of protective services shall report the information …
31 Del. C. § 3911. Adult under treatment by spiritual means not abused, mistreated, neglected, impaired, incapacitated, or in need of protective services.
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§ 3911. Adult under treatment by spiritual means not abused, mistreated, neglected, impaired, incapacitated, or in need of protective services. This chapter may not be construed to mean any of the following: (1) An adult is abused, mistreated, neglected, impaired, incapacitated, …
31 Del. C. § 3912. Confidentiality of records.
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§ 3912. Confidentiality of records. (a) (1) Records and information in the possession of the Department or anyone providing service to an alleged victim and the alleged victim’s relatives is deemed confidential, and may be disclosed only under the following conditions: a. Under a…
31 Del. C. § 3913. Violations.
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§ 3913. Violations. (a) A person who knowingly or recklessly abuses, neglects, exploits, or mistreats an adult who is impaired is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (b) A person who knowingly or recklessly exploits an adult who is impaired or an adult who is incapacitated by using …
31 Del. C. § 4201. Standards.
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§ 4201. Standards. All applications for public financial assistance to be used in the construction of new dwelling units shall include the extent of the proposed construction’s use of the standards of universal design found in this chapter. This chapter does not apply to redevelo…
31 Del. C. § 4202. Definitions.
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§ 4202. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Accessible level” shall mean the first floor of the dwelling unit. (2) “Accessible route” shall mean a continuous, unobstructed path that complies with § 4204 of this title. With the exception of r…