State v. JK

383 A.2d 283 (1977)

STATE of Delaware

v.

J. K. and R. T.

Supreme Court of Delaware.

Submitted September 10, 1977.

Decided December 14, 1977.

Stephen M. Walther, Edward F. Eaton and Mary C. Boudart, Deputy Attys. Gen., Wilmington, for the State.

Richard M. Baumeister, Asst. Public Defender, Wilmington, for J. K. and R. T.

Before HERRMANN, C. J., and DUFFY and McNEILLY, JJ.

DUFFY, Justice:

This certification proceeding arises from an appeal to the Superior Court of a Family Court order determining that the Juvenile Mandatory Commitment Act, 10 Del.C. § 937, which became effective on July 30, 1976, is…