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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Department of Correction shall have the powers, duties and functions as follows:
(1) To perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in:
The Division of Corrections, pursuant to Chapter 79 of this title, which was vested with the powers, duties and functions which were previously vested in:
a. The Department of Correction and the Board of Correction pursuant to Chapters 43 and 65 of Title 11;
b. Repealed.
(2) The Department of Correction shall furnish the Board of Parole adequate office facilities and supplies to properly perform its duties pursuant to Chapter 43 of Title 11.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 8904. Powers and functions -- Department - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-29-state-government/de-code-sect-29-8904/
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