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§ 1014 — Juvenile expungement; statement of policy

Delaware § 1014
JurisdictionDelaware
Title10
PartOrganization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts
Ch. 9THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
Subch.Procedure

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 10, § 1014 (2026).

Text

The General Assembly finds that a juvenile criminal history is a hindrance to a person’s present and future ability to obtain employment, housing, education, or credit. This subchapter is intended to protect children and citizens from unwarranted damage which may occur as a result of a juvenile criminal history.

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Legislative History

78 Del. Laws, c. 188, § 2 ; 80 Del. Laws, c. 414, § 1

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