Legal Opinion
State v. J. K.
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided December 14, 1977PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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 unconstitutional.
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The facts before us are few and undisputed. J.K., a minor, was adjudged a delinquent in the Family Court for conduct which, if engaged in by an adult, is burglary in the second degree, 11 Del.C. § 825.1 Based on his personal history, the State contended that sentencing under the Act was prima facie required, but the Court declared the Act…
2Cases cited28 opinions
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3Cited by15 opinions
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