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HB 58

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DETENTION AND ARRESTS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 10 co-sponsors

HB 58 modifies Delaware criminal procedure laws governing detention and arrest practices, with committee advancement suggesting substantive policy changes to pretrial procedures.

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
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Bill Summary · HB 58

Legislative bill overview

HB 58 amends Delaware's criminal procedure laws (Title 11) governing detention and arrest procedures. While the specific text details are not provided in this summary, such amendments typically address bail conditions, detention standards, arrest warrant requirements, or related law enforcement procedures.

Why is this important

Detention and arrest laws directly affect individual liberty rights and criminal justice system operations. Changes to these procedures impact both public safety considerations and defendants' pretrial freedoms, with broad implications for Delaware's court system and law enforcement practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Bail and detention standards – Reforms may shift how courts determine who is detained pretrial, affecting both public safety arguments and concerns about wealth-based detention
  • Arrest authority clarifications – Any modifications to arrest warrant requirements or police procedures could face debate between public safety and civil liberties advocates
  • Implementation costs – Changes to detention procedures may require court system adjustments or new resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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