Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 510
Section 2512 - Grounds for DSCYF custody; preliminary injunction(a) When emergency custody or other emergency relief is sought by DSCYF, the Court may issue an ex parte order awarding emergency custody to DSCYF and order removal of a child from the home upon the establishment that: (1) Continuation in the home is contrary to the welfare of the child; and(2) Probable cause exists to believe that: a. A child continues to be in actual physical, mental or emotional danger or there is a substantial imminent risk thereof or;b. Immediate or irreparable harm may result to the child if such an order is not issued.(b) Prior to granting an adjudicatory order for DSCYF custody, the Court shall find after a hearing on the merits, or accept the agreement of the parties, that: (1) As to each parent, the child is dependent, neglected or abused;(2) It is in the child's best interests to be in DSCYF custody.(c) Should the elements of subsection (b) of this section be met, the Court shall also determine after a hearing on the merits or accept the agreement of the parties, the nature and extent, if any, of any contact, sharing of information and/or visitation between the parent and the child. In making such a determination, the Court shall apply the best interests of the child standard set forth in § 722 of this title, unless Chapter 7A or § 728(d)-(f) of this title apply. 77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 10.;