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10 DE Code § 905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 905. Budget; payment of salaries and expenses.

§ 905. Budget; payment of salaries and expenses. The Court shall operate financially in accordance with its budget as enacted by the General Assembly and within this limit the Secretary of Finance shall pay the Court's salaries and expenses upon the warrant of the Administrator or an assistant administrator countersigned by the Chief Judge, if available, or, if not, by any Judge. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  905;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;
10 DE Code § 906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 906. Judges; selection; designation; qualifications; terms; vacancies; salaries.

§ 906. Judges; selection; designation; qualifications; terms; vacancies; salaries. (a) The Judges of the Family Court of the State in and for New Castle County and of the Family Court for Kent and Sussex Counties shall continue to serve as Judges of this Court for the remainders of their present terms. The enactment of this chapter ratifies their respective appointments and confirmations as Judges of this Court with statewide jurisdiction. All further appointments of Judges of this Court from time to time hereafter shall be made by the Governor, by and with the consent of a majority of all the members elected to the Senate. Appointments, including appointments to fill vacancies which may occur during a term, shall be for a term of 12 years. (b) The Court shall be composed of 17 Judges of equal judicial authority. One Judge shall be the Chief Judge. No more than a majority of 1 Judge shall be members of the same political party. (c) Appointees shall be duly admitted to the practice of law before the Supreme Court of this State for a period not less than 5 years prior to their appointment and shall be selected because of their knowledge of the law and interest in and understanding of family and child problems. They shall not practice law during their tenure and may be reappointed. (d) One of the Judges shall be designated by the Governor as Chief Judge to hold office during the term of his or her appointment. (e) All of the Judges shall be residents of the State for a period of 5 years immediately prior to their appointment. The Chief Judge may reside in any county of the State. After appointment, 10 of the Judges shall reside in New Castle County, 3 Judges shall reside in Kent County, and 3 Judges shall reside in Sussex County. (f) The Chief Judge and each of the Judges of the Family Court shall receive such compensation as shall be provided by law. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  906;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 472, §  4;  60 Del. Laws, c. 47, §§  1, 2;  61 Del. Laws, c. 541, §§  1, 2;  62 Del. Laws, c. 12, §  4;  64 Del. Laws, c. 217, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 238, §§  1, 2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  50;  76 Del. Laws, c. 213, §§  28-32;
10 DE Code § 907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 907. Administrative powers and duties of the Court.

§ 907. Administrative powers and duties of the Court. The Court shall hold meetings when and where called by the Chief Judge or, in the Chief Judge's absence, by the senior Judge on duty, but in no event less often than semiannually. By vote of a majority of its members it shall:  (1) Adopt a seal. (2) Establish a uniform schedule of deposits, costs, and service fees. (3) Provide for the safeguarding of the Court's records. (4) Require employee bonds as shall seem proper. (5) Make and publish Court rules governing policies, processes, practices, and procedures, which shall be uniform throughout the State. (6) Publish annual reports of the Court's activities, findings, and recommendations.10 Del. C. 1953, §  907;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  33;
10 DE Code § 908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 908. Chief Judge; powers; duties.

§ 908. Chief Judge; powers; duties. The Chief Judge, or in the Chief Judge's absence the senior Judge on duty, shall:  (1) Be the Chief Executive Officer of the Court and preside at meetings thereof. (2) Prepare and present to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the General Assembly the estimated budget of the Court for the ensuing fiscal year. (3) Assign Judges to the several Courts. (4) Approve the travel and other expenses incurred by the Judges and all employees in the performance of their duties. (5) Establish, when necessary, a Judge's vacation schedule. (6) The Chief Judge shall create a Judicial Council for a term of 3 years which shall be composed of the Chief Judge and 2 Judges, both of whom shall be appointed by the Chief Judge, and 1 of whom shall reside in Kent or Sussex County. No more than a bare majority of the Judges on the Judicial Council shall be affiliated with any 1 major political party. The Judicial Council shall determine the organization and structure of the Court; establish the procedure for appointment and dismissal; the classification, titles, duties, and salaries of the Administrator, the Director of Treatment Services, the respective Chief Supervisors for the Court in each of the 3 counties, and the personal secretaries of the Administrator and all Judges. All of the aforementioned individuals shall be specifically exempt from the state merit system. All other employees of the Court shall be included within the state merit system in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 59 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code. (7) Establish a procedure for the assignment of cases to the Judges. (8) Provide for payment of the Court's expenses. (9) Appoint and remove at the judge's pleasure peace officers who shall be selected from among the employees of the Court and who, while so appointed shall have such powers normally incident to peace officers, including but not limited to, the power to make arrests in a criminal cases, provided that the exercise of such powers shall be limited to any building or real property maintained or used as a courthouse or in support of judicial functions.10 Del. C. 1953, §  908;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 75;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  21(5);  76 Del. Laws, c. 213, §§  34, 35;  78 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  2;
10 DE Code § 909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 909. Administrator; qualifications; duties.

§ 909. Administrator; qualifications; duties. There shall be an Administrator who shall possess an earned bachelor's degree and who shall have 3 years of supervisory experience in either governmental or private business administration or its equivalent. Under the Chief Judge's supervision, he or she shall:  (1) Be secretary to the Court in matters that pertain to the business administration of the Court. (2) With the Director of Treatment Services, integrate into 1 harmonious whole the judicial, social, legal, clerical and administrative services of the Court. (3) Submit to the Court a proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year showing the total number of employees needed, classifications of employees and proposed salaries, and other anticipated expenses of the Court. (4) Prepare the vouchers for salaries and expenses of the Court, which shall be signed by the Administrator and countersigned by the Chief Judge, or in the Chief Judge's absence, by any Judge, and forward them to the Secretary of Finance for payment. (5) Prepare and keep current an inventory of the Court's capital assets. (6) Regularly and frequently visit the Court in each county. (7) Perform all duties prescribed by the Chief Judge.10 Del. C. 1953, §  909;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 910. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 910. Director of Treatment Services; qualification; duties.

§ 910. Director of Treatment Services; qualification; duties. There shall be a Director of Treatment Services who shall possess an earned postgraduate degree in either criminology, and/or corrections, sociology, psychology, social work, or social sciences; and shall have had experience in administration and counseling in a judicial or correctional agency. Under the Chief Judge's supervision, the Director shall:  (1) Be secretary to the Court in matters that pertain to the Court's counseling services; (2) Direct the Court's counseling services and personnel; (3) With the Administrator, integrate into 1 harmonious whole the judicial, social, legal, clerical and administrative services of the Court; (4) Direct the clerical and stenographic personnel who are assigned to work with the counseling personnel; (5) Develop and maintain a training program for counseling of personnel; (6) Perform all duties prescribed by the Chief Judge.10 Del. C. 1953, §  910;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 233, §  4;
10 DE Code § 911. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 911. Supervisors, counselors; qualifications; duties.

§ 911. Supervisors, counselors; qualifications; duties. There shall be a Chief Supervisor for the Court in each county who shall possess an earned graduate degree in either criminology, and/or corrections, sociology, psychology or social work, and such other supervisors as shall have an earned graduate degree in social work, and such counselors as deemed necessary who shall possess earned bachelor's degrees. Other counselors may be appointed by the Chief Judge who shall possess such qualifications as the Chief Judge shall prescribe. They shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  911;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  19;
10 DE Code § 912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 912. Clerks of Court; appointment; terms of office; bonds; duties.

§ 912. Clerks of Court; appointment; terms of office; bonds; duties. (a) There shall be a Clerk of Court appointed for the Court in each county and such Deputy Clerks as the Chief Judge deems necessary. (b) The Clerks and Deputy Clerks of the Court shall give bond to the State in the amount of $200,000 for the Clerk and Deputy Clerks of New Castle County and in the amount of $100,000 for the Clerk and Deputy Clerks of Kent and Sussex Counties to execute faithfully their duties while in office. The State shall bear the cost of the bond premiums required hereunder. (c) The Clerk, or, in the Clerk's absence, the Deputy Clerk, shall have care of the legal records of the Court which the Clerk or Deputy Clerk serves and shall receive all fees, fines, costs, restitution and cash bail arising out of any proceeding in said Court. The Clerk or Deputy Clerk shall administer all necessary oaths, enter the judgments, issue commitments and executions to enforce the same and make up and keep the records of the Court in all cases therein. The Clerk or Deputy Clerk shall issue all process under his or her hand and the seal of the Court, and shall attest the same in the names of the Judges, or any of them, signing the same by the title of office, and shall tax costs. The Clerk or Deputy Clerk may take bail from persons arrested whether or not the Court is in session, subject to revision by a Judge, and shall do all other acts which the Court shall prescribe. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  912;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  4;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 916. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 916. Assignment of retired Commissioners to active duty.

§ 916. Assignment of retired Commissioners to active duty. (a) Any retired Commissioner may be designated by the Chief Judge, with the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to serve temporarily in any Family Court in the State; provided, however, that the retired Commissioner:  (1) Was serving in good standing as a Commissioner at the time of retirement; (2) Assents to such designation; and (3) Is not involved or employed in any position which would create a conflict of interest with the position of Commissioner, including, but not limited to: the private practice of law; the holding of any state office; or employment by the State in any capacity. (b) Any retired Commissioner accepting an active duty designation shall be compensated on a per diem basis on the formula representing 1/2 6 0 of the annual salary for a Commissioner. In no event shall the per diem pay for a retired Commissioner exceed the maximum per diem pay for retired judges as provided in § 5610(b) of Title 29, nor shall the total annual compensation of the retired Commissioner equal or exceed the current annual salary for a Commissioner. Each retired Commissioner serving shall also be reimbursed for travel necessarily incurred for the performance of such active duty as approved by the Chief Judge. (c) Expenditures for work performed under this section shall be made from funds appropriated for this purpose, or from other Court funds approved to be expended for this purpose. 78 Del. Laws, c. 315, §  1;
10 DE Code § 917. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter I. Organization, Administration and Operation|§ 917. Law clerks.

§ 917. Law clerks. Law clerks hold major, nontenured advisory positions for the Judges of the Court. The Family Court may appoint and remove at pleasure such judicial law clerks as shall be necessary for the proper operation of the Court. 78 Del. Laws, c. 51, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 315, §  1;
10 DE Code § 922A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 922A. Truancy jurisdiction.

§ 922A. Truancy jurisdiction. The Court shall have jurisdiction over truancy matters as set forth in Chapter 27, subchapter II of Title 14. 82 Del. Laws, c. 224, § 1;
10 DE Code § 923. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 923. Jurisdiction over matters begun prior to this chapter.

§ 923. Jurisdiction over matters begun prior to this chapter. The Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters before the Family Court of the State in and for New Castle County and the Family Court for Kent and Sussex Counties which had not been disposed of prior to the effective date of this chapter. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  923;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;
10 DE Code § 924. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 924. Concurrent original civil jurisdiction.

§ 924. Concurrent original civil jurisdiction. The Court shall have concurrent jurisdiction to hear writs of habeas corpus or other proceedings brought for the purpose of gaining or retaining the custody of a child or for the purpose of determining whether a child is being unlawfully detained by any person, agency, or institution. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  924;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;
10 DE Code § 928A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 928A. Extended jurisdiction — Juvenile delinquency, when offense committed before age 18 but arrest occurs after age 18.

§ 928A. Extended jurisdiction — Juvenile delinquency, when offense committed before age 18 but arrest occurs after age 18. (a) If a person commits an offense before age 18 and is arrested after reaching age 18, but before reaching age 21, the Family Court retains jurisdiction in the same manner as if the person had not reached age 18, and all provisions and rights applicable to a person who is under 18 apply to the person.  (b) Nothing in this section precludes prosecuting a person to whom this section applies as an adult under §§ 921 and 1010 of this title. 82 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 1;
10 DE Code § 931. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 931. Concurrent jurisdiction — Mental health.

§ 931. Concurrent jurisdiction — Mental health. (a) Purpose. — The purpose of jurisdiction under this section is to extend Family Court's jurisdiction under Chapter 50 of Title 16 over a specific category of youths. (b) Scope. — (1) This section applies only to a youth who was under DSCYF custody when the youth attained 18 years of age and both of the following apply:  a. At the time of attaining 18 years of age, the youth was identified or diagnosed with a mental condition as defined in § 5001 of Title 16. b. After attaining 18 years of age, but prior to attaining the age of 26 years of age, the youth is subject to proceedings in Superior Court under Chapter 50 of Title 16. (2) Family Court's jurisdiction under this section:  a. May continue until the youth attains 26 years of age. b. Does not affect the youth attaining the age of majority on his or her eighteenth birthday, and DSCYF custody of a youth terminates by operation of law when the youth attains 18 years of age. c. May be concurrent with jurisdiction under § 928 or § 929 of this title. (c) Procedure. — (1) In any proceeding under Chapter 50 of Title 16 involving a youth who meets the criteria of this section, the Superior Court may, upon notification by the youth or by its own initiative, transfer the case to the Family Court for further proceedings under Chapter 50 of Title 16. Transfer of a case may occur in conjunction with the youth's first appearance in the Superior Court or as soon as practicable thereafter. (2) When a youth under the jurisdiction of the Family Court under this section attains 26 years of age, the Family Court shall transfer that youth's case to the Superior Court. (3) The Family Court and the Superior Court may establish procedures for all of the following:  a. The identification of youths who meet the criteria of this section. b. The transfer of cases between the 2 Courts. (4) Upon transfer of a case under paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the Family Court shall utilize and apply the same procedure and legal standard in Chapter 50 of Title 16 that the Superior Court would otherwise apply to an individual of the same age as the youth. 81 Del. Laws, c. 163, § 1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 1003. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter III. Procedure|§ 1003. Commencement; parties.

§ 1003. Commencement; parties. Any person having knowledge of a child within the State who appears to be neglected, dependent or delinquent may file with the Clerk of the Court a petition in writing setting forth the facts verified by affidavit. Neither the Attorney General nor any Deputy Attorneys are required to appear in any proceeding before a Master involving a petition alleging an act of delinquency, but, at the Attorney General's sole discretion, may appear in any such proceeding. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  932;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 413, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 1004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 9. The Family Court of the State of Delaware|Subchapter III. Procedure|§ 1004. Duties of officer having child in custody.

§ 1004. Duties of officer having child in custody. A peace officer may take into custody a child the officer believes to be dependent, neglected or delinquent. Any peace officer having taken such a child into custody shall immediately notify the child's custodian citing the reasons therefor. If the custodian refuses to accept the child or cannot be located or cannot provide necessary care for the child, the peace officer shall:  (1) When the child is not charged with a delinquent act, immediately contact the Division of Child Protective Services of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, who shall be responsible for further pursuing the whereabouts of the custodian or providing shelter and care for the child in a shelter home, foster home, group home, private agency home or other appropriate facility for children. The child shall be placed in a manner consistent with § 1009(e) [repealed] of this title. After making every reasonable effort to locate the custodian, the Division of Child Protective Services of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families may release the child to the child's custodian or forthwith file with the Court a petition for custody alleging dependency or neglect. (2) When the child has been charged with a delinquent act, take the child directly before the Court if the Court is in session or take the child before a court or commissioner for disposition in accordance with § 1005 of this title. After taking the child into custody, the peace officer shall forthwith file with the Court a sworn complaint alleging delinquency with a report for the reason of the child's apprehension.10 Del. C. 1953, §  933;  58 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 334, §  2;  64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  7;  66 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  6;  81 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 1;