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This bill amends Delaware's Title 10 of the Delaware Code to increase the total number of Family Court judges from 17 to 18, specifically adding one additional judge in Sussex County. The bill modifies two key sections of the existing law: first, it changes the total number of judges from 17 to 18, ensuring that the judges will have equal judicial authority, with one serving as the Chief Judge. Second, it adjusts the geographical distribution of judges, increasing the number of judges residing in Sussex County from 3 to 4, while maintaining the requirement that no more than a majority of one judge can be from the same political party. The bill is part of the fiscal year 2025 budget signed by the Governor on June 30, 2024, and aims to enhance the judicial capacity in Sussex County by providing an additional Family Court judge to help manage the court's caseload and improve judicial efficiency in that region.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142355