# 31 Del. C. § 388: §  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] > Delaware · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S388 ## Section - **Citation:** 31 Del. C. § 388 - **Heading:** §  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] - **Jurisdiction:** Delaware - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 31 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter VI / Section 388 ## Text 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. ## Nearby sections - [31 Del. C. § 381 §  381. Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; enactment [Effective upon enactment by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S381.md) - [31 Del. C. § 382 §  382. Financial responsibility; default in Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S382.md) - [31 Del. C. § 383 §  383. Notices; Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S383.md) - [31 Del. C. § 384 §  384. “Appropriate authority”; Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S384.md) - [31 Del. C. § 385 §  385. Financial commitment; approval [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S385.md) - [31 Del. C. § 386 §  386. Other related statutes; provisions met if performed as contemplated by Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S386.md) - [31 Del. C. § 387 §  387. Out-of-state placement restrictions; not applicable if made pursuant to Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S387.md) - [31 Del. C. § 388 §  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].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S388.md) - [31 Del. C. § 389 §  389. Governor; appointment of officer to coordinate activities of Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S389.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C3_SVI_S388. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.