11 Del. C. § 8905A: Powers and duties.

(a) The Commission shall review the current sentencing guidelines on an ongoing basis and recommend updates to the guidelines and the Delaware Code as appropriate to ensure sentencing consistent with the seriousness of the offense and taking into consideration evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism. The sentencing guidelines shall:

(1) Be the presumption in the sentencing of individuals.

(2) Address the selection and severity of sanctions.

(b) Upon reasonable request of the Commission, each state agency shall make its services and information available to the Commission in the execution of its duties.

(1) The Commission shall have the authority to enter partnerships or agreements with organizations and agencies including academic entities and other sentencing commissions to perform research needed to carry out the Commission’s duties.

(2) It shall be the duty of all officials of this State or any political subdivision thereof to furnish any information and compile any report which may be reasonably requested by the Commission.

(3) The Commission shall take all reasonable steps to preserve the confidentiality of information received under this section.

(c) The Commission shall allow public comment at its meetings in accordance with § 10004 of Title 29.