§ 2501. Intent and purpose.
§ 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 dependent, neglected or abused child. (b) This chapter shall be […]
§ 2502. Definitions.
§ 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 title. (4) “Caregiver” means […]
§ 2503. Jurisdiction and venue.
§ 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 counties: (1) The county in which the organization or […]
§ 2504. Hearing procedure and notice requirements.
§ 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 the time, place, and […]
§ 2505. Sanctions.
§ 2505. Sanctions. The Court may impose such sanctions or remedies as the Court deems just and proper to ensure compliance with this chapter, including but not limited to: (1) Extra visitation or contact with the child when it is in the child’s best interest to do so; (2) The payment of costs and reasonable […]
§ 2506. Confidentiality of proceedings.
§ 2506. Confidentiality of proceedings. All proceedings under this chapter and all records of such proceedings shall be held before the Court privately, except for reasons found sufficient to the Court, a hearing in any particular case may be made open to the public. 77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 10;
§ 2507. Appeals.
§ 2507. Appeals. Appeal from any order or decree entered under this chapter shall lie to the state Supreme Court. No appeal shall lie from any order or decree under this chapter unless taken within 30 days from the date of such order or decree. 77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 10;
§ 2510. Applicability.
§ 2510. Applicability. The provisions of this subchapter shall apply exclusively to the DSCYF when seeking and/or obtaining custody of a child on the basis of dependency, neglect or abuse. This subchapter shall not be construed as preventing DSCYF from obtaining or seeking guardianship, termination of parental rights and/or adoption regarding a child as provided […]
§ 2404. Hearing procedure and notice requirements.
§ 2404. 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 the time, place and […]
§ 2511. Contents of DSCYF petition for custody.
§ 2511. Contents of DSCYF petition for custody. (a) The petition for DSCYF custody shall state: (1) Name and address of the petitioning agency; (2) Name, sex, date of birth of the child and, if known, the child’s school of origin; (3) The name and address of the parents, alleged father or presumed father, and […]