§ Â 388. Jurisdiction of court; placement pursuant to Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

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Delaware Code › Title 31 › Chapter 3 › Subchapter VI › Section 388

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Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution of or in another state pursuant to Article VI of this Compact and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article V of this Compact.

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