Delaware Statutes
§ 2503 — Jurisdiction and venue
(a)The Family Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter to grant, modify and/or terminate DSCYF custody orders.
(b)A petition for DSCYF custody under this chapter may be filed in the Family Court of any of the following counties:
(1)The county in which the organization or persons, having legal or physical care, custody, or control of the child is located; or
(2)The county in which the child resides.
(c)The provisions of §§ 722, 724, 728(d)-
(f)of this title and Chapters 7A and 24 of this title shall be applicable to proceedings filed under this chapter.
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Legislative History
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 10
Nearby Sections
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§ 2501
Intent and purpose§ 2502
Definitions§ 2503
Jurisdiction and venue§ 2505
Sanctions§ 2507
Appeals§ 2510
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