Attorney General Names New Director for Department of Justice Family Division
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special events during October 2018
Date Posted: September 21, 2018
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest commercial waterman for numerous shellfish and boating violations
Date Posted: September 21, 2018
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 10-16
Date Posted: September 21, 2018
Attempted Rape Leads to 30-Year Prison Sentence
Date Posted: September 21, 2018
Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Sept. 25 in Dover
Date Posted: September 21, 2018
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Governor Carney’s Construction Career Expo
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces expanded detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
Governor Carney Announces Two Nominations to Court of Chancery
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Waters and Economy
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
Governor Carney Nominates Four Members to State Courts
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expanded deer hunting opportunities for state’s 2018/2019 season
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
WATCH FOR SCAMS IN FLORENCE’S WAKE
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
DART Highlights Passenger Facility Improvements in Wilmington
Date Posted: September 20, 2018
DNREC now accepting grant proposals for Delaware Chesapeake Bay watershed implementation projects
Date Posted: September 19, 2018
DPH URGING RESIDENTS: Don’t Wait – Get Vaccinated Against Flu Now
Date Posted: September 19, 2018
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges
Date Posted: September 18, 2018
DNREC dedicates new playground at Trap Pond State Park
Date Posted: September 18, 2018
Governor Carney, Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer Sign Agreement to Expand Port of Wilmington
Date Posted: September 18, 2018
DMV Launches Safe Selfie Zones
Date Posted: September 17, 2018
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9
Date Posted: September 14, 2018
Delaware Conservation Districts sponsor annual conservation poster contest, themed ‘Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home’
Date Posted: September 14, 2018
Several Defendants in RICO Case Plead Guilty to Drug, Weapons, and Money Laundering Charges
Date Posted: September 14, 2018
Stray cat in Millsboro tests positive for rabies
Date Posted: September 13, 2018
Delaware To Receive Nearly $8.8-million in Homeland Security Grants
Date Posted: September 13, 2018
DNREC postpones Delaware Coastal Cleanup to Sept. 22 due to weather concerns
Date Posted: September 13, 2018
Third equine case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Delaware
Date Posted: September 13, 2018
DelDOT Shows Support for National Recovery Month
Date Posted: September 13, 2018
Now is a Good Time to Review Your Insurance Policies
Date Posted: September 13, 2018
TUESDAY: Signing of Port of Wilmington Expansion Agreement
Date Posted: September 12, 2018
CANCELLED: “Deciphering American Indian DNA” program in Dover, Del. on Sept. 15, 2018
Date Posted: September 12, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife to temporarily close Port Mahon Fishing Pier for repairs
Date Posted: September 12, 2018
EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: Location changed for Sept. 13 to 15, 2018 Chautauqua programs in Lewes, Del.
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
DART Increases Year-Round Bus Service in Sussex County
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
Flu is in Delaware! DPH Announces Influenza Cases Just Before Official Start of 2018-2019 season
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife confirms new state record 79-pound, 6.4-ounce cobia
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
Record Total Number of Deaths in Delaware from Suspected Overdoses in August Announced; Health Warning Is Stark: Assume Any Illicit Substance Being Used Includes Fentanyl
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expansion of recreational black sea bass season
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
New DOJ Screening Effort Keeps Juveniles Out Of Justice System
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
Office of the State Treasurer Bank Reconciliations Agreed-Upon Procedures Report – Quarter Ended June 30, 2018
Date Posted: September 11, 2018
Flag lowering for Patriot Day
Date Posted: September 10, 2018
Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Epidemic
Date Posted: September 10, 2018
Governor Carney Signs School Safety Legislation
Date Posted: September 10, 2018
DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit charges Harrington man in trash dumping incident
Date Posted: September 10, 2018
Governor Carney’s Statement on Weather Forecast
Date Posted: September 9, 2018
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 27-Sept. 2
Date Posted: September 7, 2018
Delaware DOJ Consumer Protection Unit Prosecuting Sussex Home Improvement Fraud Case, Looking for Other Potential Victims
Date Posted: September 7, 2018
Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet Wednesday, Sept. 12 in New Castle
Date Posted: September 6, 2018
Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet Sept. 21 in Dover
Date Posted: September 6, 2018
DPH Officials Concerned Regarding Increasing Spread of West Nile Virus As They Announce Third Case In a Human
Date Posted: September 6, 2018
Jack A. Markell Trail Connecting Wilmington to New Castle Opens
Date Posted: September 6, 2018
Governor Carney Signs Order Creating the Governor’s State Complete Count Commission
Date Posted: September 5, 2018
Governor Carney Signs High-Needs Educator Student Loan Payment Program into Law
Date Posted: September 5, 2018
Delaware Receives Nearly $33 Million in FHWA Redistribution
Date Posted: September 5, 2018
DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Frederica couple for theft and commercial crabbing violations
Date Posted: August 31, 2018
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 20-26
Date Posted: August 31, 2018
Life Sentences for Two Men Involved in Dover Shootout
Date Posted: August 31, 2018
Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination Launches new website
Date Posted: August 31, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and Fort Miles Historical Association announce construction of new amenities at fort to begin Sept. 4
Date Posted: August 30, 2018
Drive Safely and Expect Heavy Traffic this Holiday Weekend
Date Posted: August 30, 2018
Drinking Water Notice Issued to Water Customers in Lewes After Lead Levels Exceed EPA Action Level
Date Posted: August 30, 2018
West Nile Virus confirmed in two Delaware horses
Date Posted: August 30, 2018
Governor Carney signs “Mental Health Parity” Legislation
Date Posted: August 30, 2018
September is National Preparedness Month
Date Posted: August 30, 2018
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces rifle-pistol range at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center to close for repairs
Date Posted: August 29, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces the Point at Cape Henlopen to reopen Sept. 1 following closure for beachnesting season
Date Posted: August 29, 2018
Delaware Libraries Launch Library Cards for Children
Date Posted: August 29, 2018
DNREC’s First State Heritage Park Lantern Tours return to light up Fridays this fall
Date Posted: August 28, 2018
Greenwood man arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping in Harrington
Date Posted: August 28, 2018
Delaware’s dove, resident Canada goose, deer, teal, and gray squirrel hunting seasons to open in September
Date Posted: August 28, 2018
Delaware’s Council on Farm and Food Policy to advise Secretary of Agriculture
Date Posted: August 28, 2018
DPH Encourages Delawareans to Take Rabies Prevention Seriously After Death of Kent County Woman
Date Posted: August 28, 2018
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Established Color” a Painting Exhibit by Thomas Del Porte
Date Posted: August 28, 2018
DHSS Secretary Walker Sends Health Care Spending and Quality Benchmark Recommendations to Governor Carney
Date Posted: August 27, 2018
UPDATE – Tuesday and Wednesday: Governor Carney To Sign 29 Bills Into Law
Date Posted: August 27, 2018
DNREC seeking volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Date Posted: August 27, 2018
Flags lowered for passing of Sen. McCain
Date Posted: August 27, 2018
DNREC’s First State Heritage Park First Saturday will host ‘First People of the First State: the Lenape Tribe of Delaware’ on Sept. 1
Date Posted: August 27, 2018
Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Aug. 28 in Dover
Date Posted: August 24, 2018
Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping, Raping Young Girl, Throwing Her In Pond
Date Posted: August 24, 2018
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 13-19
Date Posted: August 24, 2018
New Safe Havens Family Visitation Center in Middletown to Host Grand Opening Sept. 6
Date Posted: August 24, 2018
DPH Investigating Outbreak of Whooping Cough in Kent County; Urging Residents to Get Vaccinated
Date Posted: August 23, 2018
Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022
Date Posted: August 23, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host free outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ in three Delaware state parks Sept. 6, 13, 14
Date Posted: August 23, 2018
DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section to hold informational meeting Sept. 17 in Bethany on Massey’s Ditch maintenance dredging project
Date Posted: August 23, 2018
Delaware Department of Insurance Issues Statement on Acquisition of Control of XL Group Ltd. by AXA SA & Affiliates
Date Posted: August 23, 2018
Prevailing Wage Regulations Public Hearing on September 24, 2018
Date Posted: August 23, 2018
Governor Carney Announces Construction Career Expo
Date Posted: August 23, 2018
DPH Announces Second Human Case of West Nile Virus; Urges Delaware Residents to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Date Posted: August 22, 2018
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 21 special events during September 2018
Date Posted: August 22, 2018
Tickets now on sale for Kent Conservation District’s 19th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Oct. 12
Date Posted: August 22, 2018
Delaware wildfire crew wraps up successful assignment
Date Posted: August 22, 2018
“First People of the First State”: Programs featuring the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware at downtown Dover, Del. locations throughout September 2018
Date Posted: August 21, 2018
Governor Carney’s Statement on Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Date Posted: August 21, 2018
Final ACA Individual Rate Increase 3% / Highmark to Rebate Over $5 Million to Small Groups
Date Posted: August 21, 2018
Conviction, Sentence In Two Separate Kent County Murders
Date Posted: August 17, 2018
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12
Date Posted: August 17, 2018
Newark man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in New Castle County
Date Posted: August 17, 2018
DelDOT Announces New DMV Director
Date Posted: August 16, 2018
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces closure of Farm Lane Bridge and Auburn Valley Trail Aug. 20 – Sept. 4
Date Posted: August 15, 2018
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016
Attorney General Matt Denn announced Friday that Deputy Attorney General Abigail Rodgers Layton has been named the next Director of the Family Division in the Delaware Department of Justice.
Layton is currently a prosecutor in the department’s Medicaid Fraud Control unit.
A graduate of Gettysburg College and Villanova University School of Law, Layton has worked for DOJ for 10 years, with some time in private practice as well. She served as the Commander of DOJ’s Child Predator Task Force for 4 years, and also as a criminal prosecutor in the department’s Misdemeanor Trial and Domestic Violence units. She is also the board president of Prevent Child Abuse Delaware.
“Abby is an accomplished prosecutor and manager, with a longstanding interest in the welfare of children,” said Attorney General Denn. “She is uniquely qualified to address the complex set of issues that the Family Division handles, and I am pleased that she will be overseeing the very capable attorneys and staff who work in our Family Division.”
DOJ’s Family Division is responsible for adjudication of juveniles in Family Court; prosecution of child dependency and neglect cases; securing and enforcing child support orders; enforcing truancy laws; and overseeing the work of DOJ’s ombudsman for school bullying incidents.
Layton takes over the Family Division director position on January 9, 2017, when current director LaKresha Roberts becomes the new Chief Deputy for the Department of Justice.
Related Topics: Attorney General Matt Denn, Delaware Department of Justice, Family Division
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016
Attorney General Matt Denn announced Friday that Deputy Attorney General Abigail Rodgers Layton has been named the next Director of the Family Division in the Delaware Department of Justice.
Layton is currently a prosecutor in the department’s Medicaid Fraud Control unit.
A graduate of Gettysburg College and Villanova University School of Law, Layton has worked for DOJ for 10 years, with some time in private practice as well. She served as the Commander of DOJ’s Child Predator Task Force for 4 years, and also as a criminal prosecutor in the department’s Misdemeanor Trial and Domestic Violence units. She is also the board president of Prevent Child Abuse Delaware.
“Abby is an accomplished prosecutor and manager, with a longstanding interest in the welfare of children,” said Attorney General Denn. “She is uniquely qualified to address the complex set of issues that the Family Division handles, and I am pleased that she will be overseeing the very capable attorneys and staff who work in our Family Division.”
DOJ’s Family Division is responsible for adjudication of juveniles in Family Court; prosecution of child dependency and neglect cases; securing and enforcing child support orders; enforcing truancy laws; and overseeing the work of DOJ’s ombudsman for school bullying incidents.
Layton takes over the Family Division director position on January 9, 2017, when current director LaKresha Roberts becomes the new Chief Deputy for the Department of Justice.
Related Topics: Attorney General Matt Denn, Delaware Department of Justice, Family Division
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