SB157

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Providing For An Additional Family Court Judge In Sussex County.

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SB157 amends Delaware Code to increase the number of Family Court Judges in Sussex County from 3 to 4.

SB157 amends Title 10 of the Delaware Code to increase the number of Family Court Judges from 17 to 18, with an additional judge assigned to Sussex County. The bill specifies that the Court shall be composed of 18 Judges of equal judicial authority, with one designated as the Chief Judge. The residency requirements for the judges remain unchanged, with 10 Judges residing in New Castle County, 3 in Kent County, and now 4 in Sussex County.

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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History

May 27, 2025

Signed by Governor

May 22, 2025

House

Suspension of Rules in House

May 22, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT