(a) If a person commits an offense before age 18 and is arrested after reaching age 18, but before reaching age 21, the Family Court retains jurisdiction in the same manner as if the person had not reached age 18, and all provisions and rights applicable to a person who is under 18 apply to the person.
(b) Nothing in this section precludes prosecuting a person to whom this section applies as an adult under §§ 921 and 1010 of this title.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
Chapter 9. THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers
§ 922. Exclusive and concurrent original criminal jurisdiction.
§ 923. Jurisdiction over matters begun prior to this chapter.
§ 924. Concurrent original civil jurisdiction.
§ 927. Exclusive jurisdiction over motor vehicle violations.
§ 928. Extended jurisdiction — Juvenile delinquency.
§ 929. Extended jurisdiction — Child abuse, dependency and neglect.