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§ 1023 — Disposition

Delaware § 1023
JurisdictionDelaware
Title10
PartOrganization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts
Ch. 9THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
Subch.Procedure

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Del. Code tit. 10, § 1023 (2026).

Text

Where the facts warrant the Court may adjudge an adult guilty of the offense charged and may:

(1)Impose the penalty provided by law; or
(2)Suspend the penalty, or any part thereof, and place the person on probation under such terms and conditions as the Court deems proper.

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Legislative History

10 Del. C. 1953, § 942; 58 Del. Laws, c. 114, § 1 ; 69 Del. Laws, c. 335, § 1

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