LWV of Delaware, Justice System in Delaware

Date Study Completed

5/2003 and amended 5/2015

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Delaware

Title of Study

Justice System in Delaware

Summary of Study

Support for the adoption of consistent policies which, within budgetary constraints, will permit the disposition of offenders in the best interests of society, the victims, and the offenders and their families. Support of uniformity in the operation of the Family Court system; automatic expungement of certain juvenile records; state provided diagnostic services, care, education and treatment to age 21 for youths and young adults who have mental or physical illness or who are developmentally delayed.

League or Contact Email Address

letty.diswood@vereizon.net

League or Contact Phone Number

302-571-8948

URL(s) of study, position or related documents

http://www.lwvdelaware.org/AdvocacyIssues.html

SOCIAL POLICY-Justice positions.docx