Delaware Statutes

§ 5505 — Qualified guardians

Delaware § 5505
JurisdictionDelaware
Title16
PartMental Health
Ch. 55PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Subch.Declaration of General and Special Rights of Persons Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and Other Specific Developmental Disabilities

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Del. Code tit. 16, § 5505 (2026).

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Persons diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or other specific developmental disabilities have a right to a qualified guardian when this is required to protect their personal well-being and interests. No person or agency rendering direct services to a person diagnosed with an intellectual disability or other specific developmental disabilities shall also serve as such person’s guardian.

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Legislative History

61 Del. Laws, c. 270, § 3 ; 73 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 2 ; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ 217, 218

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