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§ 2004 Purpose; powers; duties.

13 DE Code § 2004 (2019) (N/A)
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The Commission shall study and evaluate the domestic relations laws of the State and the rules and procedures of the Family Court, review legislation affecting domestic relations law introduced in the General Assembly and Family Court rules and procedures, disseminate information about family law to the citizens of Delaware and engage in such other activities as it may deem appropriate in connection with the study, analysis, review and dissemination of information concerning family law. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, the Commission may:

(1) Conduct public hearings;

(2) Invite written comments on family law from members of the public;

(3) Review and comment upon legislation affecting family law introduced in the General Assembly at the request of any member of the General Assembly or on its own initiative; and

(4) Publish and disseminate information concerning family law to the public.

The Commission shall meet at least 4 times each year and shall report to the General Assembly its activities and recommendations at least once every year on or before March 15. The Commission shall not engage in the practice of law, shall not give legal advice of any kind to individuals about their rights or responsibilities (other than publishing and disseminating comments about existing or proposed legislation or Family Court rules and procedures) and shall not intervene, directly or indirectly, in any case pending in any court.

64 Del. Laws, c. 481, § 1.

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§ 2004 Purpose; powers; duties.