SCR 9 — RECOMMENDING THE DELAWARE JUDICIARY ASSESS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERIM RULE 5.2 AND COLLABORATE WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE STAKEHOLDERS TO FINALIZE A COURT RULE FOCUSED ON BALANCING CONTINUED EFFORTS TO RELEASE DEFENDANTS WHO SHOULD NOT BE HELD PRE-TRIAL AND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM DEFENDANTS ACCUSED OF VIOLENT CRIMES.
Last action — Passed In House by Voice Vote
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This Concurrent Resolution recommends the Delaware Judiciary assess the implementation of Interim Rule 5.2 and collaborate with criminal justice stakeholders to finalize a court rule focused on balancing continued efforts to release defendants who should not be held pre-trial and to protect the public from defendants accused of violent crimes.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Lifted From Table in House
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Laid On Table in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NO
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Introduced in Senate
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend · Primary
- John L. Mitchell · Primary
- Anthony Delcollo · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- John L. Mitchell
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (59)
59 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Nay |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Nay |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SCR 9 do?
- This Concurrent Resolution recommends the Delaware Judiciary assess the implementation of Interim Rule 5.2 and collaborate with criminal justice stakeholders to finalize a court rule focused on balancing continued efforts to release defendants who should not be held pre-trial and to protect the public from defendants accused of violent crimes.
- Who sponsors SCR 9?
- SCR 9 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), John L. Mitchell, and Anthony Delcollo.
- What is the current status of SCR 9?
- This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SCR 9?
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