§ 2101. Creation.
§ 2101. Creation. The General Assembly hereby creates a permanent Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. 69 Del. Laws, c. 159, § 1;
§ 2102. Composition [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 241, § 2].
§ 2102. Composition [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 241, § 2]. The Council shall consist of the following members: (1) The Chief Judge of the Family Court; (2) Two members of the House of Representatives (1 from each caucus) appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (3) Two […]
§ 2103. Purpose; powers; duties.
§ 2103. Purpose; powers; duties. The Council shall: (1) Continuously study court services and procedures, law-enforcement procedures and protocol, and criminal justice data collection and analysis as it relates to domestic violence; (2) Effectuate coordination between agencies, departments and the courts with victims of domestic violence and abuse; (3) Promote effective prevention, intervention and treatment […]
§ 2104. Meetings; quorum; officers; committees; procedure.
§ 2104. Meetings; quorum; officers; committees; procedure. (a) The Council shall meet at least 4 times per year. Seven members shall constitute a quorum. (b) The Chairperson shall have the duty to convene and preside over meetings of the Council and prepare an agenda for meetings. (c) The Chief Judge of the Family Court shall […]
§ 2105. Fatal and near death incident reviews.
§ 2105. Fatal and near death incident reviews. (a) (1) The Council shall have the power to investigate and review, through a review panel, the facts and circumstances of all deaths and near deaths that occur in Delaware as a result of domestic violence. “Near death” means a victim who has suffered life-threatening injuries. Deaths […]