(a)Each law-enforcement agency shall compile an annual report outlining compliance with this chapter at the end of each calendar year that includes all of the following:
(1)The number of complaints received of noncompliance with this chapter.
(2)A summary of the results of investigations of complaints of noncompliance that includes all of the following:
a. The number of investigations of complaints that found that the law-enforcement agency had complied with this chapter.
b. The number of investigations of complaints that found that the law-enforcement agency failed to comply with this chapter.
(3)Steps taken to increase compliance with this chapter, including steps taken in response to complaints listed under paragraph (a)(2)b. of this section.
(4)If a law-enforcement agency ca
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(a) Each law-enforcement agency shall compile an annual report outlining compliance with this chapter at the end of each calendar year that includes all of the following:
(1) The number of complaints received of noncompliance with this chapter.
(2) A summary of the results of investigations of complaints of noncompliance that includes all of the following:
a. The number of investigations of complaints that found that the law-enforcement agency had complied with this chapter.
b. The number of investigations of complaints that found that the law-enforcement agency failed to comply with this chapter.
(3) Steps taken to increase compliance with this chapter, including steps taken in response to complaints listed under paragraph (a)(2)b. of this section.
(4) If a law-enforcement agency cannot comply with a requirement under this chapter, the specific requirement that cannot be met and a detailed explanation of the reasons for noncompliance.
(b) Beginning February 1, 2026, a law-enforcement agency shall submit the report required under subsection (a) of this section to the Criminal Justice Council (CJC) for the CJC’s annual report.
(c) Beginning April 30, 2026, the CJC shall compile an annual report that provides all of the following:
(1) The total number of complaints provided in the law-enforcement reports under paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.
(2) A list of steps taken by law-enforcement agencies to improve compliance with this chapter under paragraph (a)(3) of this section.
(3) A list of requirements that cannot be met, as identified by law-enforcement agencies under paragraph (a)(4) of this section, and which law-enforcement agencies were unable to meet each requirement.
(4) Any recommendations to strengthen the rights of victims or witnesses under this chapter or to improve law-enforcement compliance with this chapter.
(5) An appendix with the reports submitted by law-enforcement agencies under subsection (b) of this section.
(d) The CJC’s report under subsection (c) of this section shall be posted on the CJC’s website and submitted to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Chief Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate for distribution to all members of the General Assembly, the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services, and the Delaware Public Archives.