Delaware Code Title 29 Sec. 9009A – Extended jurisdiction — Child abuse, dependency and neglect
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Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, the Office of the Child Advocate is authorized to provide representation under this chapter to youth for whom jurisdiction has been extended under § 929 of Title 10.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 29 Sec. 9009A
- Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.