DelawareDelaware's Family Court would have 18 judges under signed bill
Under the signed bill, Delaware's Family Court would have 18 judges, and four would have to live in Sussex County after appointment.
What it does
The signed bill provides for 18 Family Court judges statewide. Four must live in Sussex County after appointment.
Argument forIf all 18 positions are filled, more judges could hear cases, which might help families get court time sooner.
Argument againstRequiring four judges to live in Sussex County could limit who can take those jobs without moving.
More detail
The signed bill provides for 18 Family Court judges statewide. Four of those judges must live in Sussex County after appointment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 27Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- May 22Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 22Suspension of Rules in House
- May 21Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseMinor
- May 20Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 20Suspension of Rules in Senate
- May 20Introduced in SenateIntroduced
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