Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 5201 – Legislative findings and policy
(a) The General Assembly finds and declares:
(1) That juveniles who are not under proper supervision and control, or who have absconded, escaped or run away, are likely to endanger their own health, morals and welfare and the health, morals and welfare of others; and
(2) That the cooperation of this State with other states is necessary to provide for the welfare and protection of juveniles and of the people of this State.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 5201
- State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
(b) It shall, therefore, be the policy of this State in adopting the Interstate Compact on Juveniles to cooperate fully with other states:
(1) In returning juveniles to such other states whenever their return is sought; and
(2) In accepting the return of juveniles whenever a juvenile residing in this State is found or apprehended in another state and in taking all measures to initiate proceedings for the return of such juveniles.
31 Del. C. 1953, § ?5201; 54 Del. Laws, c. 64.;