Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide information on how this change will affect existing cases or specify what happens if an adult and a minor are charged together.
Clarifying Court Jurisdiction for Possession of Destructive Weapons
This act specifies that cases involving adults who possess destructive weapons will be handled by Superior Court, while cases involving minors remain under the jurisdiction of Family Court.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the law to specify that only adult defendants charged with possessing a destructive weapon will be tried in Superior Court.
- Keeps cases involving minor offenders related to possession of destructive weapons under the control of the Family Court.
Who It Names or Affects
- People charged with possessing destructive weapons
- Courts handling cases involving possession of destructive weapons
Terms To Know
- Destructive weapon
- A dangerous object or device, like a bomb or rocket launcher, which can cause serious harm.
- Superior Court
- The main trial court in Delaware that handles serious criminal cases and some civil matters.
- Family Court
- A special court in Delaware that deals with family-related issues, including juvenile delinquency cases.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if an adult and a minor are charged together.
- It is unclear how this change will affect existing cases involving destructive weapons possession.
- This act only applies to the state of Delaware.