Earl G. Jaques Jr.
- Democratic
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This Act updates the requirements for Courts-Martial to ensure that all members of the Delaware National Guard receive due process through the military justice system. This legislation amends Title 20 to correct a constitutional defect in the current statute, which fails to provide sufficient appellate process. It further codifies longstanding tradition of giving the Attorney General right of first refusal on all prosecutions to avoid double jeopardy. Provides for misdemeanor courts-martial jurisdiction in any military prosecution with appeal rights to the Superior Court of Delaware. Further, the act reconciles Title 20 with applicable federal law.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in House with 2 Favorable, 15 On Its Merits
Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 22, and Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in House
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