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This bill establishes a specific legal process for serving legal documents (summons and complaints) to correctional officers in civil actions related to their professional duties, with different procedures depending on their employment status. While employed by the State, service of process must be made by leaving documents at the officer's regular workplace with an adult representative, and the officer's home address cannot be disclosed on any court documents. Once the correctional officer is no longer employed by the State, standard service of process rules will apply. The bill aims to protect correctional officers from potential personal harassment by ensuring their home addresses remain private during legal proceedings arising from their professional responsibilities. The legislation does not limit or override existing legal service requirements outlined in § 3103(c) of Delaware law, and it provides a clear, structured approach to managing legal service for this specific professional category.

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