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31 DE Code § 3702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 37. Elderly Housing Counseling Program|§ 3702. Establishment.

§ 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. 345, §  5;
31 DE Code § 3703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 37. Elderly Housing Counseling Program|§ 3703. Definitions.

§ 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 arrangements. (4) “Program” shall mean the Housing Counseling Program. (5) “Senior citizen” shall mean any Delaware resident 60 years of age or older. (6) “Task Force” shall mean the Task Force on Housing for Senior Citizens.65 Del. Laws, c. 126, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  5;
31 DE Code § 3705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 37. Elderly Housing Counseling Program|§ 3705. Task Force on Housing for Senior Citizens.

§ 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 duties of the Task Force shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) To study, research, plan and advise the staff of the Program and the Division Director on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Program to function in the best possible manner; (2) To review and advise the staff and the Division Director regarding the annual proposed budget for the Program. (d) The terms of the new members shall be staggered. The first 3 appointees shall serve for a term of 1 year. The next 3 appointees shall serve for a term of 2 years, and the next 3 appointees shall serve for a term of 3 years. Appointees, including reappointees, after the initial 9, shall serve 3-year terms. No person shall serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. Persons serving 2 consecutive terms are eligible for reappointment after a 1-year absence. (e) The members shall include at least 1 representative from each of the following: A private housing program, a public housing agency, the appropriate county government housing agency, a senior citizen organization, the business community and private citizens. (f) The membership of the Task Force may be expanded to a maximum of 13 members if the program is expanded statewide. The Task Force may form subcommittees. (g) The Chairperson of the Task Force shall be chosen by the Task Force from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection. 65 Del. Laws, c. 126, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 3901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3901. Legislative intent.

§ 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 incapable of providing for their basic daily living needs. The General Assembly, therefore, intends through this chapter to establish a system of services for impaired adults designed to protect their health, safety and welfare. The intent is to authorize only the least possible restrictions on the exercise of personal and civil rights and such restrictions may be permitted only when consistent with proven need for services. 63 Del. Laws, c. 384, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  367;
31 DE Code § 3905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3905. Voluntary protective services.

§ 3905. Voluntary protective services. (a) Any qualified person may receive adult protective services, provided the person requests or affirmatively consents to receive these services. If the person withdraws or refuses consent, the service shall not be provided unless by Court order. (b) No person shall interfere with the provision of protective services to a person who requests or consents to receive such services or who has been ordered by Court to be provided with such services. In the event that interference occurs on a continuing basis, the Department or the service recipient may petition the Court to enjoin such interference. 63 Del. Laws, c. 384, §  1;
31 DE Code § 3906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3906. Involuntary protective services.

§ 3906. Involuntary protective services. If a person lacks the capacity to consent to receive protective services, these services may only be given in 1 or more of the following ways:  (1) By a police officer, on probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury, pursuant to § 3907 of this title. (2) By the Attorney General or a Deputy Attorney General of this State, pursuant to § 3907 of this title. (3) By an emergency order of the Court, pursuant to § 3908 of this title. The Court shall order only that intervention which it finds to be the least restrictive of the person's liberty and rights, while consistent with the person's welfare and safety. The basis for such order and finding shall be stated in the opinion by the Court. (4) By the appointment of a guardian pursuant to § 3901 of Title 12. (5) By a family service specialist on probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury pursuant to § 3907 of this title.63 Del. Laws, c. 384, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 343, § 1;
31 DE Code § 3907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3907. Probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury.

§ 3907. Probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury. (a) When probable cause exists to make a peace officer believe that a person will suffer immediate and irreparable physical injury or death if not immediately placed in a health care facility or other emergency shelter and that the person is incapable of giving consent, the peace officer may transport the person to an appropriate medical facility or emergency shelter. (b) The peace officer shall immediately or at the beginning of the next working day notify the Department of such transfer and of the circumstances which necessitated it and any other relevant information. (c) The adult protective services unit shall investigate, and if involuntary protective services are needed on a continuing basis for a person so transported, proceedings shall be initiated for supplying such services pursuant to § 3908 of this title or pursuant to § 3901 of Title 12. 63 Del. Laws, c. 384, §  1;
31 DE Code § 3909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3909. Hearing on petition.

§ 3909. Hearing on petition. (a) The hearing on a petition for involuntary protective services shall be held under the following conditions:  (1) The person needing protective services shall be present unless the person has knowingly and voluntarily waived the right to be present or unless, because of physical or mental incapacity, the person cannot be present without endangering the person's welfare. Waiver or incapacity may not be presumed from nonappearance but shall be determined on the basis of factual information supplied to the Court by counsel or a caseworker. (2) The person who is impaired has the right to counsel whether or not the person is present at the hearing. If the person is indigent or lacks the capacity to waive counsel, the Court shall appoint counsel. Where the person is indigent, the Court shall assess reasonable attorney's fees, such as are customarily charged by attorneys in this State for comparable services. To the extent that funding for this purpose is budgeted and available, such funds shall be drawn from the budget for adult protective services upon an order directing payment signed by the Court. (3) The person who is impaired has the right at the expense of the person who is impaired or, if indigent, at the expense of the State, to secure an independent medical and/or psychological examination relevant to the issue involved in any hearing under this section, and to have presented a report of this independent evaluation or to have the Court hear the evaluator's personal testimony as to the condition and circumstances of the person who is impaired as a part of the evidence presented in the behalf of the person who is impaired at the hearing. The person who is impaired shall have the right to have witnesses and evidence subpoenaed in the behalf of the person who is impaired and to have presented at the hearing such witnesses and evidence in support of the position of the person who is impaired as the person who is impaired desires. (b) The Court shall record a statement of its findings in support of any order for emergency protective services. 63 Del. Laws, c. 384, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  378;
31 DE Code § 3911. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3911. Adult under treatment by spiritual means not abused, mistreated, neglected, infirm or incapacitated.

§ 3911. Adult under treatment by spiritual means not abused, mistreated, neglected, infirm or incapacitated. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mean an adult is abused, mistreated, neglected, infirm or incapacitated or in need of protective services for the sole reason the person relies upon, or is being furnished with, treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination; nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to authorize or require any medical care or treatment over the implied or express objections of said person. 64 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 42, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 3912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3912. Confidentiality of records.

§ 3912. Confidentiality of records. (a) All records and information in the possession of the Department or anyone providing service to an adult protective services alleged victim and the alleged victim's relatives shall be deemed confidential, and shall be disclosed only pursuant to an appropriate court order, or pursuant to the consent of the recipient of the services, where the recipient is legally competent to so consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, disclosure shall not be unlawful when necessary for purposes directly connected with the administration of adult protective services, or when the identity of the recipient or recipients of such services is not revealed by the disclosure, such as in the case of disclosure of statistics or other such summary information. (b) Violation of this section is an unclassified misdemeanor. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over violations of this section. (c) Any staff person of adult protective services or anyone providing service to an adult protective services alleged victim who violates these provisions and improperly discloses confidential information shall immediately be removed or dismissed. 67 Del. Laws, c. 185, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 343, § 1;
31 DE Code § 3913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 39. Adult Protective Services|§ 3913. Violations.

§ 3913. Violations. (a) Any person who knowingly or recklessly abuses, neglects, exploits or mistreats an adult who is impaired shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (b) Any person who knowingly or recklessly exploits an adult who is impaired by using the resources of an adult who is impaired shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor where the value of the resources is less than $500 and a class G felony where the value of the resources is $500 or more but less than $5,000. If the value of the resources is $5,000 or more but less than $10,000, the person shall be guilty of a class E felony. If the value of the resources is $10,000 or more but less than $50,000, the person shall be guilty of a class D felony and if the value of the resources is $50,000 or more the person shall be guilty of a class C felony. Any subsequent conviction under this subsection shall be treated as a class C felony regardless of the amount of resources exploited. (c) Any person who knowingly or recklessly abuses, neglects, exploits or mistreats an adult who is impaired, and causes bodily harm, permanent disfigurement or permanent disability shall be guilty of a class D felony. Where the abuse, mistreatment or neglect results in death, such person shall be guilty of a class A felony. 68 Del. Laws, c. 42, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 89, §§  4, 5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  379;
31 DE Code § 4201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4201. Standards.

§ 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 redevelopment or rehabilitation of existing structures, to multi-family housing as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or to public financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, or tax credits provided to individual homeowners using the dwelling unit as a residence. During the process of appropriating the public financial assistance, the extent of the proposed construction's use may constitute a basis of best value, and the invitation to bid must so indicate. This section is in addition to any requirements of any other statute or regulation governing the bidding and construction of dwelling units as defined. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4202. Definitions.

§ 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 ramped surfaces, all portions of an accessible route shall have a slope less than 5% parallel to travel, have a cross slope of less than 2%, and shall be at least 42 inches wide. An accessible route shall be free of any protruding object. (3) “Administering entity” shall mean any state agency, local government, municipality or any instrumentality thereof responsible for the process by which public financial assistance is allocated, distributed, conveyed, contracted, or appropriated or any entity performing those duties on behalf of any state agency, local government, municipality, or any instrumentality thereof. (4) “Dwelling unit” shall mean any single family residence and each individual living unit in a duplex or triplex, or semi-detached residential building which is constructed with public financial assistance. (5) “Point” or “points” shall mean the amount of credit given, out of a possible total of 41, for calculating an application's Universal Design Standards compliance for purposes of this chapter. (6) “Primary bathroom” shall mean a bathroom that provides a toilet, lavatory, and tub/shower or shower. (7) “Public financial assistance” shall mean:  a. A building contract or similar contractual agreement with any state agency; b. Any real estate received by the owner through a donation by the State; c. State tax credits; d. Grant assistance from state funds; e. State loan guarantees; f. Federal funds administered by the State, a state agency, local government, or municipality; or g. Funding by municipalities and other local governments or their agencies and instrumentalities; but does not include loans and grants from any public entity to individual homeowners. (8) “Ramp” shall mean a surface with a running slope more than 1: 20 and equal to or less than 1: 12, and a cross slope less than 1: 50. Handrails shall be required on both sides of the ramp.78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4203. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4203. Dwelling unit no-step entry.

§ 4203. Dwelling unit no-step entry. (a) The dwelling unit may provide at least 1 primary no-step entry, valued at 8 points if it complies with the following:  (1) A door width and type that is 36 inches wide, at a minimum, with a standard pivot or hinged door; (2) A maximum threshold height that is 1/2 inch beveled or 1/4 inch squared; and (3) The no-step entry may be achieved through the addition of a permanent ramp on the outside of the dwelling unit when grading prevents reasonable no-step entry otherwise. (b) A primary no-stop entry sheltered from weather with an overhang shall be valued at an additional 2 points. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4204. Interior accessible route; interior doors, doorways, and hallways.

§ 4204. Interior accessible route; interior doors, doorways, and hallways. The dwelling unit may provide for an accessible route running through the interior of the dwelling unit, valued at 8 points if it complies with the following:  (1) The accessible route shall be continuous through all spaces within the dwelling unit and shall connect to all primary living spaces, including, but not limited to, the living room, the family room, and the dining space; (2) The interior doors and doorways, except for closets, of the dwelling unit shall provide a clear opening with a minimum width of 36 inches; and (3) The hallways of the dwelling unit shall be at least 42 inches wide.78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4205. Bathroom.

§ 4205. Bathroom. (a) The bathroom shall be on an accessible level and be connected to the accessible route. (b) The bathroom shall have at least a 60-inch diameter turning space, valued at 1 point. (c) The bathroom shall have a barrier-free shower stall (2 points), raised toilet seat height of at least 16 inches (1 point), 29 inches of knee space under the lavatory (1 point), ADA compliant faucets (1 point), hand-held shower (1 point), and grab bars (2 points) or grab bar blocking for subsequently mounting a grab bar (allocated 1 point instead of 2 points for the actual grab bars in place). 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4206. Bedrooms.

§ 4206. Bedrooms. The dwelling unit may provide at least 1 primary bedroom or room that can easily be converted to a primary bedroom within the dwelling unit on the accessible level and connected to the accessible route, valued at 7 points. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4207. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4207. Kitchen.

§ 4207. Kitchen. (a) The kitchen shall be on an accessible level and be connected to the accessible route. (b) The kitchen in the dwelling unit shall have at least a 60-inch diameter turning space valued at 1 point. (c) The kitchen in the dwelling unit shall have all pull-out shelving valued at 1 point. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4208. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4208. Hardware.

§ 4208. Hardware. (a) With the exception of panel boxes and HVAC filter access panels, all door hardware, cabinet hardware, faucets, bath and shower valves, diverters, and similar items throughout the dwelling unit shall be lever and wire handles or D-pull handles. Such items shall operate easily by using a single closed fist and shall be valued at 2 points. (b) Luminous rocker or toggle light switches, valued at 1 point, shall be mounted 36 to 42 inches above the finished floor throughout the dwelling unit, for a separate value of 1 point. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4209. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4209. Implementation of this chapter.

§ 4209. Implementation of this chapter. The administering entity shall comply with this chapter by incorporating points as calculated herein into its process for approving the use of public financial assistance for the construction of new dwelling units. The points for Universal Design Standards may be scaled to fit the individual process but shall be given a significant weight as compared to other scoring categories. Tenths of a point may be awarded to account for compliance with this chapter for a corresponding portion of the total development. The administering entity shall enforce compliance with the standards included in the application for public financial assistance during construction of the dwelling unit. The administering entity may include universal design standards incentives or requirements in excess of the provisions of this chapter. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;
31 DE Code § 4210. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 42. Universal Design Standards for Affordable Housing|§ 4210. Other applicable law or regulation.

§ 4210. Other applicable law or regulation. This chapter does not limit or supplant requirements, rights, or remedies which are otherwise applicable or available under any other building code, disabilities rights statute, or any other applicable law or regulation. To the extent any other applicable law or regulation contains more stringent standards and requirements, that law or regulation controls. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  5;