Delaware Statutes
§ 2402 — Definitions
Delaware § 2402
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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 13, § 2402 (2026).
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For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates differently:
(1)“Abuse” or “abused child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(2)“Adult” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(3)“Best interests” is determined in accordance with § 722 of this title.
(4)“Child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(5)“Court” or “court” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(6)“Department” or “DSCYF” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(7)“Dependency” or “dependent child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(8)“Guardian” is as defined in § 2302 of this title.
(9)“Guardian ad litem” is as defined in § 2302 of this title.
(10)“Licensed agency” is as defined in § 901 of this title.
(11)“Neglect” or “neglected child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(12)“Parent” is as defined
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Legislative History
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 9
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