Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-214 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-214
§ 14-3-214. Confidentiality of records; penalties; access to information; attendance of school officials at interviews; access to central registry records pertaining to child protection cases
Status: in_force

(a) All records concerning reports and investigations of child abuse or neglect are confidential except as provided by W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-215 . Any person who willfully violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or both.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (h) of this section, applications for access to records concerning child abuse or neglect contained in the state agency or local child protective agency shall be made in the manner and form prescribed by the state agency. Upon appropriate application, the state agency shall give access to any of the following persons or agencies for purposes directly related with the administration of W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-216 :

(i) A local child protective agency;

(ii) A law enforcement agency, guardian ad litem, child protection team or the attorney representing the subject of the report;

(iii) A physician or surgeon who is treating an abused or neglected child, the child's family or a child he reasonably suspects may have been abused or neglected;

(iv) A person legally authorized to place a child in protective temporary custody when information in the report or record is required to determine whether to place the child in temporary protective custody;

(v) A person responsible for the welfare of the child;

(vi) A court or grand jury upon a showing that access to the records is necessary for the determination of an issue, in which case access shall be limited to in camera inspection unless the court finds public disclosure is necessary;

(vii) Court personnel who are investigating reported incidents of child abuse or neglect;

(viii) An education or mental health professional serving the child, if the state agency determines the information is necessary to provide appropriate educational or therapeutic interventions.

(c) A physician or person in charge of an institution, school, facility or agency making the report shall receive, upon written application to the state agency, a summary of the records concerning the subject of the report.

(d) Any person, agency or institution given access to information concerning the subject of the report shall not divulge or make public any information except as required for court proceedings.

(e) Nothing in W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-215 prohibits the attendance of any one (1) of the following at an interview conducted on school property by law enforcement or child protective agency personnel of a child suspected to be abused or neglected provided the person is not a subject of the allegation:

(i) The principal of the child's school or his designee; or

(ii) A child's teacher or, counselor, or specialist employed by the school or school district and assigned the duties of monitoring, reviewing or assisting in the child's welfare in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

(f) Upon appropriate application, the state agency shall provide to any employer or entity whose employees or volunteers may have unsupervised access to children in the course of their employment or volunteer service, for employee or volunteer screening purposes, a summary of central registry records maintained under state agency rules since December 31, 1986, for purposes of screening employees or volunteers. The state agency shall provide the results of the records check to the applicant by certified mail if the records check confirms the existence of a report “under investigation” or a “substantiated” finding of abuse or neglect. Otherwise, the state agency shall provide the results of the records check to the applicant in accordance with agency rules and by United States mail. The written results shall confirm that there is a report “under investigation”, a “substantiated” finding of abuse or neglect on the central registry naming the individual or confirm that no record exists. When the individual is identified on the registry as a “substantiated” perpetrator of abuse or neglect, the report to the applicant shall contain information with respect to the date of the finding, specific type of abuse or neglect, a copy of the perpetrator's voluntary statement and whether an appeal is pending. The applicant, or an agent on behalf of the applicant, shall submit a fee in an amount determined by rule of the state agency and proof satisfactory to the state agency that the prospective or current employee or volunteer whose records are being checked consents to the release of the information to the applicant. The applicant shall use the information received only for purposes of screening prospective or current employees and volunteers who may, through their employment or volunteer services, have unsupervised access to minors. Applicants, their employees or other agents shall not otherwise divulge or make public any information received under this section. The state agency shall notify any applicant receiving information under this subsection of any subsequent reclassification of the information pursuant to W.S. 14-3-213(e) . The state agency shall screen all prospective agency employees in conformity with the procedure provided under this subsection.

(g) There is created a program administration account to be known as the “child and vulnerable adult abuse registry account”. All fees collected under subsection (f) of this section shall be credited to this account.

(h) No information, including recorded interviews of the child, shall be disclosed to any person in any civil proceeding not related to an abuse or neglect case brought under this article except upon order of the court which shall determine if good cause exists to disclose the information. Any protective order granting disclosure shall include appropriate protections against further dissemination in any form. The court may conduct an in camera review of a recorded interview prior to issuing a protective order and may impose such conditions as may be appropriate under the circumstances of the proceeding to prevent further dissemination of the recorded interview.

(j) Any person may request a central registry screen and summary report on themselves as provided by subsection (f) of this section upon payment of the fee required by subsection (f) of this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-240 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-240
§ 14-6-240. Fingerprinting or photographing of child; disclosure of child's records
Status: repealed

(a) No child shall be fingerprinted or photographed by a law enforcement agency or peace officer unless:

(i) The child has been arrested for a felony;

(ii) A petition has been filed in juvenile court alleging the child with having committed a delinquent act which would constitute a felony;

(iii) Latent fingerprints are found during the investigation of a criminal offense and a peace officer obtains consent of the parent, guardian or custodian of the juvenile, or obtains a court order based upon probable cause to believe the fingerprints are those of the child; or

(iv) The child has been adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act which would constitute a felony if committed by an adult.

(b) Fingerprints and photographs of a child adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act which would be a felony if committed by an adult may be retained in a local law enforcement agency file and in the Wyoming division of criminal investigation files in accordance with W.S. 7-19-501 through 7-19-505 . If the matter does not result in an adjudication that the child was a delinquent for having committed an act constituting a felony, the enforcement agency which obtained the fingerprints or photographs pursuant to paragraph (a)(iii) of this section shall destroy those records and shall report the destruction of the records to the court. Further, the court shall order all records pertaining to the matter in the files of law enforcement agencies destroyed or expunged.

(b) Fingerprints and photographs of a child adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act which would be a felony if committed by an adult may be retained in a local law enforcement agency file and in the Wyoming division of criminal investigation files in accordance with W.S. 14-6-601 through 14-6-606 . If the matter does not result in an adjudication that the child was a delinquent for having committed an act constituting a felony, the enforcement agency which obtained the fingerprints or photographs pursuant to paragraph (a)(iii) of this section shall destroy those records and shall report the destruction of the records to the court. Further, the court shall order all records pertaining to the matter in the files of law enforcement agencies destroyed or expunged.

(c) Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 18, § 2.

(d) Law enforcement records of a child against whom a petition is filed under this act shall be kept separate from records and files of adults and shall not be open to public inspection nor disclosed to the news media without the written consent of the court or except as provided in W.S. 14-6-203(g) .

(e) The court or the prosecuting attorney may release the name of the minor, the legal records or disposition in any delinquency proceeding filed in juvenile court to the minor's victim or victims and the members of the immediate family of any victim. The victim of a delinquent act constituting a felony shall be provided additional information regarding the delinquency proceeding in accordance with W.S. 14-6-501 through 14-6-509 . Except as otherwise allowed under W.S. 14-6-203(g)(i) through (v) , legal records released by the court under this subsection shall not include predisposition studies and reports, social summaries, medical or psychological reports, educational records or transcripts of dispositional hearings.

(f) Upon a finding that a release of information will serve to protect the public health or safety or that due to the nature or severity of the offense in question the release of information will serve to deter the minor or others similarly situated from committing similar offenses, the court may release the name of the minor, the legal records or disposition in any delinquency proceeding filed in juvenile court to the media or other members of the public having a legitimate interest. Except as otherwise allowed under W.S. 14-6-203 , legal records released by the court under this subsection shall not include predisposition studies and reports, social summaries, medical or psychological reports, educational records or transcripts of dispositional hearings.

(g) Repealed by Laws 2004, ch. 127, § 3.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-211 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-211
§ 14-6-211. Complaints alleging delinquency; investigation and determination by district attorney
Status: repealed

(a) Complaints alleging a child is delinquent shall be referred to the office of the district attorney. The district attorney shall determine whether the best interest of the child or of the public require that judicial action be taken. The department, the county sheriff and the county probation departments shall provide the district attorney with any assistance he may require in making an investigation. The district attorney shall prepare and file a petition with the court if he believes action is necessary to protect the interest of the public or child.

(b) Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-404 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-404
§ 14-3-404. Venue; change of venue or judge
Status: in_force

Proceedings under this act may be commenced in the county where the child is living or is present when the proceedings are commenced. Change of venue or change of judge may be had under the circumstances and upon the terms and conditions provided by law in a civil action in the district court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-710 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-710
§ 14-2-710. Confidentiality of genetic testing
Status: in_force

(a) In all cases where paternity testing is undertaken, all genetic information, including genetic material and test results, shall be maintained only as long as an accreditation body specified in W.S. 14-2-703 requires such materials to be maintained for accreditation purposes. Thereafter, all materials shall be destroyed or returned to the individual from whom the information was obtained.

(b) No testing shall be conducted on any identifiable genetic material for purposes other than paternity determination without the written consent of the individual from whom the genetic material is obtained.

(c) All information obtained from identifiable genetic material submitted or used for determination of paternity shall be confidential and used solely for the purposes of determining paternity, unless individual identifiers are removed from the data used for purposes other than establishing paternity.

(d) For purposes of this section, “ genetic information ” means any information about genes, gene products or inherited characteristics that may derive from the individual or a family member, including, but not limited to, information:

(i) Regarding carrier status;

(ii) Regarding an increased likelihood of future disease or increased sensitivity to any substance;

(iii) Derived from laboratory tests that identify mutations in specific genes or chromosomes, physical medical examinations, family histories, requests for genetic services or counseling, tests of gene products and direct analysis of genes or chromosomes.

(e) Release of any information obtained in paternity testing without the written consent of the individual from whom the genetic material is obtained to anyone not directly involved in the paternity determination shall be a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment.

(f) An individual who intentionally releases an identifiable specimen of another individual for any purpose other than that relevant to the proceeding regarding parentage without a court order or the written permission of the individual who furnished the specimen commits a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-9-105 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-105
§ 14-9-105. Community juvenile services boards; advisory boards
Status: in_force

(a) A county may, in accordance with the Wyoming Joint Powers Act, enter into an agreement with one (1) or more counties, any or all cities within the county or counties, and any or all school districts within the county or counties, to form a joint powers board or, by an agreement among the entities specified in this subsection, to serve as a community juvenile services board under this act. Any board formed under this subsection shall comply with the requirements specified in W.S. 16-1-105 . The board formed under this subsection shall include, at a minimum, representation from five (5) of the following entities within the jurisdictional boundaries of the community juvenile services board:

(i) A representative of local field offices of the department of family services;

(ii) A representative of local public health;

(iii) A representative from the local school districts;

(iv) A representative from prosecuting attorneys' offices;

(v) A representative from local police departments and sheriff's offices;

(vi) Representatives from the boards of county commissioners;

(vii) A representative from a local or regional mental health or substance abuse provider;

(viii) A representative from the public defender's office;

(ix) Any other professional the board of county commissioners or joint powers board may appoint, who has particular knowledge or expertise in children or young adult services.

(b) As an alternative to a community board, the county commissioners of a county may form a juvenile services advisory board. In forming an advisory board the county commissioners shall include representation from at least five (5) of the entities specified in subsection (a) of this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-203 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-203
§ 14-6-203. Jurisdiction; confidentiality of records
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

(b) Coincident with proceedings concerning a minor alleged to be delinquent, the court has jurisdiction to:

(i) Determine questions concerning the right to legal custody of the minor;

(ii) Order any party to the proceedings to perform any acts, duties and responsibilities the court deems necessary; or

(iii) Order any party to the proceedings to refrain from any act or conduct the court deems detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the minor or essential to the enforcement of any lawful order of disposition of the minor made by the court.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the juvenile court has concurrent jurisdiction in all cases, other than status offenses, in which:

(i) A minor is alleged to have committed a criminal offense or to have violated a municipal ordinance;

(ii) An adult who is under the age of twenty-one (21) is alleged to have committed a criminal offense or to have violated a municipal ordinance while the adult was a minor.

(d) The juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction in all cases, other than status offenses, in which a minor who has not attained the age of thirteen (13) years is alleged to have committed a felony or a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for more than six (6) months.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, all cases over which the juvenile court has concurrent jurisdiction shall be originally commenced in the juvenile court but may thereafter be transferred to another court having jurisdiction pursuant to W.S. 14-6-237 .

(f) The district attorney shall establish objective criteria, screening and assessment procedures for determining the court for appropriate disposition in cooperation and coordination with each municipality in the jurisdiction of the district court. The district attorney shall serve as the single point of entry for all minors alleged to have committed a crime. Except as otherwise provided in this section, copies of all charging documents, reports or citations for cases provided in this subsection shall be forwarded to the district attorney prior to the filing of the charge, report or citation in municipal or city court. The following cases, excluding status offenses, may be originally commenced either in the juvenile court or in the district court or inferior court having jurisdiction:

(i) Violations of municipal ordinances, except that if a juvenile is sentenced in a municipal court to a sentence exceeding ten (10) days of jail or detention, the municipal court shall provide to the district attorney in the juvenile's county of residency and the department of education a copy of the judgment and sentence;

(ii) All misdemeanors except:

(A) Those cases within the exclusive jurisdiction of the juvenile court; and

(B) If a juvenile is sentenced in a municipal or circuit court to a sentence exceeding ten (10) days of jail or detention, the municipal or circuit court shall provide to the district attorney in the juvenile's county of residency and the department of education a copy of the judgment and sentence.

(iii) Felony cases in which the minor has attained the age of seventeen (17) years. The prosecuting attorney shall consider those determinative factors set forth in W.S. 14-6-237(b)(i) through (vii) prior to commencing an action in the district court under this paragraph;

(iv) Cases in which the minor has attained the age of fourteen (14) years and is charged with a violent felony as defined by W.S. 6-1-104(a)(xii) ;

(v) Cases in which a minor who has attained the age of fourteen (14) years is charged with a felony and has previously been adjudicated as a delinquent under two (2) separately filed juvenile petitions for acts which if committed by an adult constitute felonies.

(g) Except as provided by subsection (j) of this section, all information, reports or records made, received or kept by any municipal, county or state officer or employee evidencing any legal or administrative process or disposition resulting from a minor's misconduct are confidential and subject to the provisions of this act. The existence of the information, reports or records or contents thereof shall not be disclosed by any person unless:

(i) Disclosure results from an action brought or authorized by the district attorney in a court of public record;

(ii) The person the records concern is under eighteen (18) years of age and, in conjunction with one (1) of his parents or with the ratification of the court, authorizes the disclosure;

(iii) The person the records concern is eighteen (18) years of age or older and authorizes the disclosure;

(iv) The disclosure results from the information being shared with or between designated employees of any court, any law enforcement agency, any prosecutor's office, any employee of the victim services division within the office of the attorney general, any probation office or any employee of the department of family services or the minor's past or present school district who has been designated to share the information by the department of family services or by the school district or anyone else designated by the district attorney in determining the appropriate court pursuant to a single point of entry assessment under this section;

(v) The disclosure is made to a victim of a delinquent act constituting a felony, in accordance with W.S. 14-6-501 through 14-6-509 ;

(vi) The disclosure is authorized by W.S. 7-19-504 ; or

(vi) The disclosure is authorized by W.S. 14-6-604 ; or

(vii) The disclosure is made to an administrative employee or member of the board of trustees of the minor's school district, authorized by the court to receive the information, for purposes of the suspension or expulsion of the minor pursuant to W.S. 21-4-305(c)(ii) , provided:

(A) The court finds that the court action involves matters which are relevant to the suspension or expulsion of the minor pursuant to W.S. 21-4-305(e) . Only materials and evidence relevant to the minor's potential suspension or expulsion shall be disclosed to an administrative employee or member of the board of trustees of the minor's school district; and

(B) The school district administrative employees or board of trustee members authorized to receive the minor's confidential information shall only disclose the information:

(I) To other members of the board of trustees or the superintendent for purposes of W.S. 21-4-305(c)(ii) ; and

(II) To the minor and his parents, legal guardians, attorneys or guardian ad litem.

(h) Nothing contained in this act is construed to deprive the district court of jurisdiction to determine questions of custody, parental rights, guardianship or any other questions involving minors, when the questions are the subject of or incidental to suits or actions commenced in or transferred to the district court as provided by law.

(j) Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to require confidentiality of any matter, legal record, identity or disposition pertaining to a minor charged or processed through any municipal or circuit court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-317 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-317
§ 14-2-317. Effect of order of termination
Status: in_force

(a) An order terminating the parent-child legal relationship divests the parent of all legal rights and privileges and relieves the child of all duties to that parent except:

(i) The order does not divest that parent of duties and support obligations unless otherwise specifically ordered by the court or the child is adopted; and

(ii) Except as provided in W.S. 2-4-107(a)(i) , the right of the child to inherit from the parent shall not be affected by the order.

(b) The parent whose parent-child legal relationship has been terminated is not thereafter entitled to the notice of proceedings for the adoption of the child, nor has he any right to object to the adoption or otherwise participate in the adoption proceedings.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-248 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-248
§ 14-6-248. Sanction level one
Status: in_force

(a) For a child at sanction level one, the juvenile court may:

(i) Place the child on probation for not less than three (3) months nor more than six (6) months;

(ii) Require the child's parents or guardians to identify restrictions the parents or guardians shall impose on the child's activities and requirements the parents or guardians shall set for the child's behavior;

(iii) Refer the child to a community-based youth intervention program designated by the court;

(iv) Impose any other sanction or condition listed by W.S. 14-6-247 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-230 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-230
§ 14-6-230. Orders of protection; requirements
Status: in_force

(a) On application of any party to the proceedings or on its own motion the court may make an order of protection in support of the decree and order of disposition, restraining or otherwise controlling the conduct of the child's parents, guardian or custodian or any party to the proceeding whom the court finds to be encouraging, causing or contributing to the acts or conditions which bring the child within the provisions of this act.

(b) The order of protection may require the person against whom it is directed to do or to refrain from doing any acts required or forbidden by law and necessary for the welfare of the child and the enforcement of the order of disposition, including the following requirements to:

(i) Perform any legal obligation of support;

(ii) Not make contact with the child or his place of abode;

(iii) Refrain from conduct which in any way interferes with or disrupts the control and supervision of the child by his legal custodian;

(iv) Permit a parent reasonable visitation privileges under specified conditions and terms;

(v) Give proper attention to care of the home and to refrain from conduct detrimental to the child and the home environment; or

(vi) Enforce the child's compliance with the terms and conditions imposed upon him by the order of disposition.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-309 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-309
§ 14-6-309. Authority to establish an intensive supervision program; rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

(a) The department is authorized to adopt reasonable rules and regulations to establish an intensive supervision program for juvenile probationers.

(b) An intensive supervision program established under this article may require:

(i) Electronic monitoring, regimented daily schedules or itineraries, house arrest, telephone contact, drug testing, curfew checks or other supervision methods which facilitate contact with supervisory personnel;

(ii) Community service work, family, educational or vocational counseling, treatment for substance abuse, mental health treatment and monitoring of restitution orders and fines previously imposed on the participant; and

(iii) Imposition of supervision fees to be paid by participants.

(c) Subject to legislative appropriation the department may, by negotiation without competitive bid or by competitive bidding, contract with any governmental or nongovernmental entity to provide services required to carry out the provisions of this article.

(d) The department shall have general supervisory authority over all juvenile probationers participating in an intensive supervision program under this article.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-423 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-423
§ 14-3-423. Rights of parties generally; demand for and conduct of jury trial
Status: in_force

(a) A party to any proceeding under this act is entitled to:

(i) A copy of all charges made against him;

(ii) Confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses;

(iii) Introduce evidence, present witnesses and otherwise be heard in his own behalf; and

(iv) Issue of process by the court to compel the appearance of witnesses or the production of evidence.

(b) A party against whom a petition has been filed or the district attorney may demand a trial by jury at an adjudicatory hearing. The jury shall be composed of jurors selected, qualified and compensated as provided by law for the trial of civil matters in the district court. The jury may also be selected from the prospective jurors on the base jury list residing within five (5) miles of the city or town where the trial is to be held if the court directs. Demand for a jury trial must be made to the court not later than ten (10) days after the party making the demand is advised of his right to a jury trial at the initial hearing. No deposit for jury fees is required. Failure of a party to demand a jury is a waiver of this right.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-703 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-703
§ 14-2-703. Requirements for genetic testing
Status: in_force

(a) Genetic testing shall be of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the field of genetic testing and performed in a testing laboratory accredited by:

(i) The American Association of Blood Banks, or a successor to its functions;

(ii) The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, or a successor to its functions; or

(iii) An accrediting body designated by the United States secretary of health and human services.

(b) A specimen used in genetic testing may consist of one (1) or more samples, or a combination of samples, of blood, buccal cells, bone, hair, or other body tissue or fluid. The specimen used in the testing is not required to be of the same kind for each individual undergoing genetic testing.

(c) Based on the ethnic or racial group of an individual, the testing laboratory shall determine the databases from which to select frequencies for use in calculation of the probability of paternity. If there is disagreement as to the testing laboratory's choice, the following rules apply:

(i) The individual objecting may require the testing laboratory, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the report of the test, to recalculate the probability of paternity using an ethnic or racial group different from that used by the laboratory.

(ii) The individual objecting to the testing laboratory's initial choice shall:

(A) If the frequencies are not available to the testing laboratory for the ethnic or racial group requested, provide the requested frequencies compiled in a manner recognized by accrediting bodies; or

(B) Engage another testing laboratory to perform the calculations.

(iii) The testing laboratory may use its own statistical estimate if there is a question regarding which ethnic or racial group is appropriate. If available, the testing laboratory shall calculate the frequencies using statistics for any other ethnic or racial group requested.

(d) If, after recalculation using a different ethnic or racial group, genetic testing does not rebuttably identify a man as the father of a child under W.S. 14-2-605 , an individual who has been tested may be required to submit to additional genetic testing.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-208 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-208
§ 14-6-208. Notice of detention to be given district attorney; written statement required; duty of district attorney
Status: in_force

(a) When a child is taken into custody without a court order and is placed in detention or shelter care, the person taking custody of the child shall notify the district attorney without delay. Also the person shall as soon as possible file a brief written statement with the district attorney setting forth the facts which led to taking the child into custody and the reason why the child was not released.

(b) Upon receiving notice that a child is being held in detention or shelter care, the district attorney shall immediately review the need for detention or shelter care and may order the child released unless he determines detention or shelter care is necessary under the provisions of W.S. 14-6-206(a) or unless ordered by the court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-713 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-713
§ 14-6-713. Emergency removal or placement of child; termination; appropriate action
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the emergency removal of an Indian child who is a resident of or is domiciled on a reservation, but temporarily located off the reservation, from his parent or Indian custodian or the emergency placement of the child in temporary protective custody or shelter care under state law in order to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child. The applicable state agency involved shall ensure that the emergency removal or placement terminates immediately when the removal or placement is no longer necessary to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child and shall expeditiously initiate a child custody proceeding subject to this act, transfer the child to the jurisdiction of the appropriate Indian tribe or restore the child to the parent or Indian custodian, as may be appropriate.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-304 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-304
§ 14-6-304. Duties of probation officers
Status: repealed

(a) Under direction and supervision of the director of the department or division administrators, the designated department probation officers shall:

(i) Investigate all cases referred by the juvenile court, the department or an institution, and report to the court, department or institution in writing;

(ii) Furnish to each person released on probation or home leave under his supervision a written statement of the conditions of the probation or home leave and instruct the youth regarding the conditions;

(iii) Supervise the conduct of each youth on probation or home leave through personal visits, reports and other appropriate means, and report in writing as often as required by the juvenile court, department or institution;

(iv) Use all practical and suitable methods, not inconsistent with the conditions imposed by the juvenile court, department or institution, to aid and encourage a youth on probation or home leave to bring about improvement in their conditions and conduct;

(v) Repealed by Laws 2013, ch. 193, § 2.

(b) Under the direction and supervision of the juvenile court, a local, county or private agency assigned probation supervision services may perform all duties designated in subsection (a) of this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-204 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-204
§ 14-6-204. Venue; change of venue or judge
Status: in_force

Proceedings under this act may be commenced in the county where the child is living or is present when the proceedings are commenced or in the county where the alleged delinquent act occurred. Change of venue or change of judge may be had under the circumstances and upon the terms and conditions provided by law in a civil action in the district court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-205 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-205
§ 14-2-205. Presence of parent, custodian or guardian at hearings; failure to appear; issuance of bench warrant
Status: in_force

(a) It is the responsibility of one (1) or both parents, and the guardian or custodian of an unemancipated minor, if applicable, to appear with the minor before any court of this state in any proceeding in which the minor is required to appear and is alleged to have committed a criminal offense or to have violated a municipal ordinance. It shall be the responsibility of the court to afford any parent, guardian or custodian appearing with a minor pursuant to this subsection a reasonable opportunity to address the court.

(b) In any proceeding in juvenile court, attendance of one or both parents, and the guardian or custodian of the minor, if applicable, shall be compelled as provided by W.S. 14-6-215 .

(c) In a proceeding in a court other than the juvenile court, the presiding judge may require the presence of one or both parents, and the guardian or custodian of the minor, if applicable, at any hearing by causing an order to appear to be served in the manner provided by W.S. 14-6-214 .

(d) Any person served with an order to appear under subsection (c) of this section who without reasonable cause fails to appear, is liable for contempt of court and the court may issue a bench warrant to cause the person to be brought before the court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-421 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-421
§ 14-6-421. Reports of medical or mental examinations; use of results; copies
Status: in_force

The results of any medical or mental examination authorized or ordered by the court shall be reported to the court in writing and signed by the person making the examination. The results may not be considered by the court prior to adjudication but may be considered only in making a disposition under this act. Copies of the examination reports shall be made available to the child's parents, guardian, custodian or attorney upon request.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-4-204 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-4-204
§ 14-4-204. Educational development scholarships and continuing education grants
Status: repealed

(a) The department by rule and regulation shall provide educational development scholarships to assist the owners or staff of child caring facilities to attain certificates or degrees in early childhood development or a related field. Payments under this subsection shall be conditioned upon the recipient of the educational development scholarship entering into a contract to work for a child caring facility in this state for a period as provided in subsection (d) of this section after receiving the certificate or degree.

(i), (ii) Repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 156, § 3.

(b) A recipient of an educational development scholarship pursuant to this section who breaches the contract required by subsection (a) of this section shall repay that portion of funds provided to the recipient pursuant to this article that is for educational developmental expenses accruing during or after the semester in which the recipient breached the contract, together with attorney fees and costs incurred in collection.

(c) The department by rule and regulation shall provide continuing education grants to child caring facilities to assist the owners or staff of those facilities to obtain continuing education training in early childhood development or related topics. Payments under this subsection shall be conditioned on the following:

(i) The recipient of the continuing education training provided through the grant entering into a contract to work for a child caring facility in this state for a period as provided in subsection (d) of this section after receiving the training; and

(ii) An in-cash cost sharing contribution of at least ten percent (10%) from the facility employing the staff member at the time of continuing education training.

(d) The department shall set a formula for duration of contractual commitments under this section through rule and regulation. Commitment duration shall be based on the value of the educational opportunity and shall be commensurate with the magnitude of the grant.

(e) A recipient of a continuing education grant pursuant to this section shall repay all funds provided to the recipient pursuant to the grant, together with attorney fees and costs incurred in collection, if the recipient breaches the contract required by subsection (c) of this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-204 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-204
§ 14-2-204. Liability for support; right of action; venue; service; measure of recovery; remedies cumulative; execution; continuing jurisdiction; notice
Status: repealed

(a) Any person legally responsible for the support of a child who abandons, deserts, neglects or unjustifiably fails to support the child is liable for support of the child. It is no defense that the child was not or is not in destitute circumstances. For purposes of this section, a parent's legal obligation for the support of his or her children, whether natural or adopted, continues past the age of majority in cases where the children are:

(i) Mentally or physically disabled and thereby incapable of self support; or

(ii) Repealed by Laws 2000, ch. 1, § 2.

(iii) Between the age of majority and twenty (20) years and attending high school or an equivalent program as full-time participants.

(b) Either of the parents of the child, the department of family services or any other person, agency or institution furnishing the physical care or support of the child may commence civil action for past and future child and medical support.

(c) The petition or complaint shall be filed in the district court of the county where the defendant resides, is found or has assets subject to attachment or execution. Service of process shall be as provided by the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure.

(d) The measure of recovery from the defendant is the reasonable value of the care or support, including medical support furnished to the child by the petitioner and the child support ordered pursuant to W.S. 20-2-303 , 20-2-304 , 20-2-307 and 20-2-311 . In addition, the court may make other suitable order for future care or support of the child. These remedies are cumulative and in addition to other remedies provided by law. Payments of future support shall be paid to the clerk of the district court.

(e), (f) Repealed by Laws 2000, ch. 1, § 2.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-206 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-206
§ 14-2-206. Protection of parental rights
Status: in_force

(a) The liberty of a parent to the care, custody and control of their child is a fundamental right that resides first in the parent.

(b) The state, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, shall not infringe the parental right as provided under this section without demonstrating that the interest of the government as applied to the parent or child is a compelling state interest addressed by the least restrictive means.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-311 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-311
§ 14-6-311. Program participation as a condition of release from placement
Status: in_force

(a) The department may, as a condition of release from court-ordered placement and if authorized by the court, require a juvenile probationer to participate in an intensive supervision program established under this article, provided:

(i) Space and funding are available for the probationer's participation in the program;

(ii) The department determines the probationer has a reasonable likelihood of successfully participating in the program.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-413 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-413
§ 14-3-413. Order to appear; contents thereof; when child taken into immediate custody; waiver of service
Status: in_force

(a) After a petition is filed, the court shall issue an order to appear. The order shall:

(i) State the name of the court, the title of the proceedings and the time and place for the initial hearing;

(ii) Direct the persons named therein to appear personally at the hearing and direct the person having actual physical custody or control of the child to present the child before the court at the hearing;

(iii) Be directed to the child's parents, guardian, custodian and the child's spouse, if any, and to any other person the court deems necessary; and

(iv) Be directed to the child if fourteen (14) years of age or more.

(b) If it appears to the court by affidavit by the district attorney based on actual knowledge or on information and belief that the conduct, condition or surroundings of the child seriously endanger the child's health or welfare, that the child may be removed from the jurisdiction of the court or that the child will not be brought before the court notwithstanding service of the order, the court may direct in the order to appear that the person serving the order take the child into immediate custody and bring him before the court.

(c) Service of the order may be waived either in writing or by voluntary appearance at the hearing, provided a child may waive service of the order only with the consent of his parents, guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem or counsel.

(d) With respect to a child who is alleged to have been abused or neglected, a noncustodial parent or putative father who has not had parental rights to the child removed by a court, and who is not alleged in the petition to have abused or neglected the child, shall be served with notice of the child protective proceeding pursuant to W.S. 14-3-414 and 14-3-415 . The notice shall inform the noncustodial parent or putative father of the following:

(i) A petition has been filed;

(ii) The noncustodial parent or putative father has been named as such in the petition;

(iii) A response from the noncustodial parent or putative father is required within sixty (60) days of the date of service; and

(iv) Failure to respond to the notice, appear at hearings or participate in the case may result in the termination of his parental rights;

(v) The noncustodial parent or putative father may be considered for possible placement of the child.

(e) A noncustodial parent or putative father served with notice of the child protective proceeding shall:

(i) Respond and appear as required by this section and W.S. 14-3-414 and 14-3-415 ;

(ii) Admit or deny that he is the noncustodial parent or putative father of the child;

(iii) Submit to the jurisdiction of the court;

(iv) Provide information and abide by any order as required by the court.

(f) A parent or putative father who is served pursuant to W.S. 14-3-414 and 14-3-415 and fails to respond as required by this section may not thereafter assert parental rights in contravention of any permanency plan for the child required by W.S. 14-3-431(j) and (k) unless good cause can be shown for failure to respond.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-9-101 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-101
§ 14-9-101. Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as the “Community Juvenile Services Act”.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-409 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-409
§ 14-6-409. Taking of child into custody; informal hearing where no court order; conditional release; evidence; rehearing
Status: in_force

(a) When a child is placed in detention or shelter care without a court order, a petition as provided in W.S. 14-6-412 shall be promptly filed and presented to the court. An informal detention or shelter care hearing shall be held as soon as reasonably possible not later than forty-eight (48) hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after the child is taken into custody to determine if further detention or shelter care is required pending further court action. The child shall be interviewed by the department or its designee prior to the detention or shelter care hearing, but in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after the child is taken into custody. The department or its designee shall submit a written report of the interview to the court, including an assessment of the immediate needs of the child and a recommendation for the most appropriate placement for the child pending court disposition or execution of a court order for placement or commitment. Written notice stating the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be given to the child and to his parents, guardian or custodian.

(b) At the commencement of the hearing the judge shall advise the child and his parents, guardian or custodian of:

(i) The contents of the petition and the nature of the allegations contained therein;

(ii) Their right to counsel as provided in W.S. 14-6-422 ;

(iii) The right to confront and cross-examine witnesses or to present witnesses or evidence in their own behalf and the right to issuance of process by the court to compel the appearance of witnesses and the production of evidence;

(iv) The right to a jury trial as provided in W.S. 14-6-423 ; and

(v) The right to appeal as provided in W.S. 14-6-432 .

(c) The child shall be given an opportunity to admit or deny the allegations in the petition. If the allegations are admitted, the court shall make the appropriate adjudication and may proceed immediately to a disposition of the case, provided the court has the predisposition report and multidisciplinary recommendations, in accordance with the provisions of W.S. 14-6-429 , except that a commissioner acting in the absence or incapacity of the judge may take testimony to establish a factual basis and accept an admission and perform all other requirements of the initial hearing but shall not proceed to disposition. If denied, the court shall set a time not to exceed sixty (60) days for an adjudicatory hearing, unless the court finds good cause to delay or postpone the hearing. In no case shall the court hold the adjudicatory hearing more than ninety (90) days after the date the petition is filed.

(d) Regardless of whether the allegations in the petition are admitted or denied, the court shall determine whether or not the child's full-time detention or shelter care is required pending further proceedings. If the court finds that returning the child to the home is contrary to the welfare of the child, the court shall enter the finding on the record and order the child placed in the legal custody of the department of family services. The court shall explain the terms of the court order to the child, his parents or legal guardian and any other person the court deems necessary. If the court finds that full-time detention or shelter care is not required, the court shall order the child released and may impose one (1) or more of the following conditions:

(i) Place the child in the custody and supervision of his parents, guardian or custodian, under the protective supervision of the department of family services or under the supervision of any individual or organization approved by the court that agrees to supervise the child;

(ii) Place restrictions on the child's travel, associates, activities or place of abode during the period of his release, including a requirement that the child return to the physical custody of his parents, guardian or custodian at specified hours; or

(iii) Impose any other terms and conditions of release deemed reasonably necessary to assure the appearance of the child at subsequent proceedings or necessary to his protection from harm.

(e) All relevant and material evidence helpful in determining the need for detention or shelter care may be admitted by the court even though not competent in an adjudicatory hearing on the allegations of the petition.

(f) If a child is not released after a detention or shelter care hearing and it appears by sworn statement of the parents, guardian or custodian that they did not receive notice and did not waive notice and appearance at the hearing, the court shall rehear the matter without delay.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-408 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-408
§ 14-3-408. Notice of shelter care to be given district attorney; written statement required; duty of district attorney
Status: in_force

(a) When a child is taken into temporary protective custody without a court order and is placed in shelter care pursuant to W.S. 14-3-405(a) or (b) , the person taking temporary protective custody of the child shall notify the district attorney without delay. Also the person shall as soon as possible file a brief written statement with the district attorney setting forth the facts which led to taking the child into custody and the reason why the child was not released.

(b) Upon receiving notice that a child is being held in shelter care, the district attorney shall immediately review the need for shelter care and may order the child released unless he determines shelter care is necessary under the provisions of W.S. 14-3-406(a) or unless ordered by the court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-11-103 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-11-103
§ 14-11-103. Relinquishment of a newborn child
Status: in_force

(a) A parent or a parent's designee may relinquish a newborn child to a safe haven provider in accordance with the provisions of this act and retain complete anonymity.

(b) Relinquishment of a newborn child shall not, in and of itself, constitute abuse or neglect and the child shall not be considered an abused or neglected child, so long as the relinquishment is carried out in substantial compliance with provisions of this act.

(c) A safe haven provider shall accept a newborn child who is relinquished pursuant to the provisions of this act, and may presume that the person relinquishing is the child's parent or parent's designee.

(d) The parent or parent's designee may provide information regarding the parent and newborn child's medical histories, and identifying information regarding the nonrelinquishing parent of the child, but the safe haven provider may not require that any information be given or the person relinquishing expresses an intent for return of the child.

(e) A safe haven provider may provide any necessary emergency medical care to the newborn child and shall deliver custody of the newborn child to the nearest hospital as soon as possible.

(f) A hospital receiving a relinquished newborn child may provide any necessary medical care to the child and shall notify the local child protective agency as soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after receiving the child.

(g) The local child protective agency shall assume care and custody of the child immediately upon notice from the hospital. After receiving custody, the local child protective agency shall assist in placement of the newborn child pursuant to W.S. 14-11-105(a) .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-8-105 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-8-105
§ 14-8-105. Powers and duties of the board
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall:

(i) Provide for the coordination and exchange of information on the establishment and maintenance of prevention programs;

(ii) Develop and publicize criteria regarding grants from the trust fund, including the duration of grants and any requirements for matching funds which are received from the trust fund;

(iii) Review and monitor the expenditure of monies by recipients;

(iv) Prepare an annual report to the joint appropriations interim committee on the board's activities which include periodic evaluations of the effectiveness of the prevention programs funded by the trust fund;

(v) Accept grants from the federal government as well as solicit and accept contributions, grants, gifts, bequests and donations from individuals, private organizations and foundations for credit to the trust fund or the income account as directed by the terms of the contribution, grant, gift, bequest or donation;

(vi) Expend monies of the income account for the establishment, promotion and maintenance of prevention programs, for operational expenses of the board and to increase the balance of the trust fund corpus;

(vii) Exercise any other powers or perform any other duties which are consistent with the purposes for which the board was created and which are reasonably necessary for the fulfillment of the board's responsibilities;

(viii) Establish a classification system for potential recipients based upon need and shall award grants to those classified most needy.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-202 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-202
§ 14-3-202. Definitions
Status: repealed

(a) As used in W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-216 :

(i) “A person responsible for a child's welfare” includes the child's parent, noncustodial parent, guardian, custodian, stepparent, foster parent or other person, institution or agency having the physical custody or control of the child;

(ii) “ Abuse ” means inflicting or causing physical or mental injury, harm or imminent danger to the physical or mental health or welfare of a child other than by accidental means, including abandonment, unless the abandonment is a relinquishment substantially in accordance with W.S. 14-11-101 through 14-11-109 , excessive or unreasonable corporal punishment, malnutrition or substantial risk thereof by reason of intentional or unintentional neglect, and the commission or allowing the commission of a sexual offense against a child as defined by law:

(A) “Mental injury” means an injury to the psychological capacity or emotional stability of a child as evidenced by an observable or substantial impairment in his ability to function within a normal range of performance and behavior with due regard to his culture;

(B) “ Physical injury ” means any harm to a child including but not limited to disfigurement, impairment of any bodily organ, skin bruising if greater in magnitude than minor bruising associated with reasonable corporal punishment, bleeding, burns, fracture of any bone, subdural hematoma or substantial malnutrition;

(C) “Substantial risk” means a strong possibility as contrasted with a remote or insignificant possibility;

(D) “ Imminent danger ” includes threatened harm and means a statement, overt act, condition or status which represents an immediate and substantial risk of sexual abuse or physical or mental injury. “ Imminent danger ” includes violation of W.S. 31-5-233(m) .

(iii) “Child” means any person under the age of eighteen (18);

(iv) “Child protective agency” means the field or regional offices of the department of family services;

(v) “Court proceedings” means child protective proceedings which have as their purpose the protection of a child through an adjudication of whether the child is abused or neglected, and the making of an appropriate order of disposition;

(vi) “Institutional child abuse and neglect” means situations of child abuse or neglect where a foster home or other public or private residential home, institution or agency is responsible for the child's welfare;

(vii) “ Neglect ” means a failure or refusal by those responsible for the child's welfare to provide adequate care, maintenance, supervision, education or medical, surgical or any other care necessary for the child's well being. “ Neglect ” for purposes of “education” as used in this paragraph includes willful absenteeism as defined in W.S. 21-4-101(a)(vii) . Treatment given in good faith by spiritual means alone, through prayer, by a duly accredited practitioner in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination is not child neglect for that reason alone;

(viii) “State agency” means the state department of family services;

(ix) “ Subject of the report ” means any child reported under W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-216 or the child's parent, guardian or other person responsible for the child's welfare;

(x) “ Unsubstantiated report ” means any report made pursuant to W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-216 that, upon investigation, is not supported by a preponderance of the evidence;

(xi) “ Substantiated report ” means any report of child abuse or neglect made pursuant to W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-216 that, upon investigation, is supported by a preponderance of the evidence;

(xii) to (xiv) Repealed by Laws 2002, Sp. & Bud. Sess., Ch. 86, § 3.

(xv) “ Collaborative ” means the interagency children's collaborative created by W.S. 14-3-215 ;

(xvi) “ Department ” means the state department of family services and its local offices;

(xvii) “ Transportation ” means the provision of a means to convey the child from one place to another by the custodian or someone acting on his behalf in the performance of required duties, but does not require the state to provide incidental travel or to purchase a motor vehicle for the child's own use to travel.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-220 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-220
§ 14-6-220. Emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment
Status: in_force

The court may authorize and consent to emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment of a child taken into custody under the provisions of this act either before or after the filing of a petition, if in the opinion of a licensed and qualified physician or surgeon the child is suffering from a serious physical condition or illness which requires prompt treatment or prompt examination is necessary to preserve evidence of a criminal offense.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-9-102 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-102
§ 14-9-102. Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose and intent of this act is to:

(i) Establish, maintain and promote the development of juvenile services in communities of the state aimed at allowing early identification and diversion of children at risk of entry into the juvenile court system and preventing juvenile delinquency; and

(ii) Allow decisions regarding juvenile services to be made at the local level.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-507 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-507
§ 14-6-507. Prompt return of property
Status: in_force

(a) Victims have the right to have any personal property, which is not contraband, promptly returned provided it does not interfere with prosecution or appellate review of the case.

(b) Law enforcement agencies shall work together to expedite the return of property when it is no longer needed. Prosecuting attorneys shall promptly notify law enforcement agencies when evidence is no longer needed.

(c) The court exercising jurisdiction over a delinquency proceeding shall, if requested, enter appropriate orders to implement the provisions of this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-241 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-241
§ 14-6-241. Expungement of records in juvenile, circuit and municipal courts
Status: in_force

(a) Any person adjudicated delinquent as a result of having committed a delinquent act other than a violent felony as defined by W.S. 6-1-104(a)(xii) , under the provisions of this act may petition the court for the expungement of his record in the juvenile court upon reaching the age of majority. Any petition filed under this section shall be verified by the petitioner, served upon and reviewed by the prosecuting attorney, and no order granting expungement shall be issued prior to the expiration of twenty (20) days after service was made. The prosecuting attorney shall file with the court, an objection, if any, to the petition within twenty (20) days after service. If an objection is filed, the court shall set the matter for hearing. If an objection is filed and after investigation the court finds that the petitioner has not been convicted of a felony since adjudication, that no proceeding involving a felony is pending or being instituted against the petitioner and the rehabilitation of the petitioner has been attained to the satisfaction of the court or the prosecuting attorney, it shall order expunged all records in any format including electronic records in the custody of the court or any agency or official, pertaining to the petitioner's case. If no objection is filed, the court may summarily enter an order if the court finds that the petitioner is otherwise eligible for relief under this subsection. Copies of the order shall be sent to each agency or official named in the order. The prosecuting attorney, to the extent practicable and if the state filed the petition for expungement as authorized by W.S. 7-13-1401 , shall inform the juvenile of the order of expungement and of the practical effects of the expungement. Upon entry of an order the proceedings in the petitioner's case are deemed never to have occurred and the petitioner may reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter.

(b) The record of a minor convicted of a violation of a municipal ordinance may be expunged in the same manner as provided in subsection (a) of this section by petition to the municipal court.

(c) The record of a minor convicted of a misdemeanor in circuit court may be expunged in the same manner as provided in subsection (a) of this section by petition to the circuit court.

(d) The record of a minor admitted to a diversion program or granted a deferral pursuant to Wyoming statute may be expunged in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as provided in subsection (a) of this section by petition to the court ordering the diversion program or deferral.

(e) A record of arrest, charges or disposition of a minor resulting in dismissal, declined prosecution or otherwise not resulting in a conviction or an adjudication of delinquency or an adjudication of being a child in need of supervision may be expunged in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as provided in subsection (a) of this section by petition to the court.

(f) For purposes of this section, “ expungement ” means to permanently destroy or delete all records, including physical and electronic records, documents and images of documents. If a minor's name appears on a court list, index or other compilation containing other information not subject to expungement, “ expungement ” means to redact by obliterating the minor's name from the record.

(g) After an order of expungement issued under this section, no record of the minor's identification may be retained by any law enforcement agency, the juvenile court, or by any municipal court, circuit court or any state agency or department except as follows:

(i) An agency may retain records to comply with federal reporting requirements. Records kept under this paragraph shall not be otherwise disclosed or released except for the federal reporting purposes and shall be expunged within ten (10) years of the completion of the initial court case;

(ii) Expungement of electronic records in a backup database may be completed upon restoration of the backup database, provided that the backup database is not accessible until restored. Any law enforcement agency, court or state agency subject to this paragraph shall implement policies and procedures to ensure expungement of records following restoration of a backup database.

(h) The state or municipality may petition the court for the expungement of a record in the juvenile court, circuit court or municipal court pursuant to subsections (a) through (c) of this section, upon the person who was adjudicated delinquent or convicted reaching the age of majority.

(j) No filing fee shall be required for a petition for the expungement of a juvenile record under this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-902 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-902
§ 14-2-902. Parental status of donor
Status: in_force

A donor is not a parent of a child conceived by means of assisted reproduction.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-705 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-705
§ 14-6-705. Parental rights; voluntary termination
Status: in_force

(a) Where any parent or Indian custodian voluntarily consents to a shelter care placement or the termination of parental rights involving an Indian child, the consent shall not be valid unless executed in writing and recorded before a court of competent jurisdiction and accompanied by the court's certification that the terms and consequences of the consent were fully explained in detail and were fully understood by the parent or Indian custodian. The court shall also certify that either the parent or Indian custodian fully understood the explanation in English or that it was interpreted into a language that the parent or Indian custodian understood. Any consent under this subsection given prior to or within ten (10) days after the birth of the Indian child shall not be valid.

(b) Any parent or Indian custodian may withdraw consent to a shelter care placement at any time. Upon withdrawal of consent under this subsection, the Indian child shall be returned to the parent or Indian custodian.

(c) In any voluntary proceeding for the relinquishment and consent to adoption of an Indian child, the consent of the parent may be withdrawn for any reason at any time before the entry of a final decree of termination or adoption and, upon the withdrawal of consent, the child shall be returned to the parent.

(d) After the entry of a final decree of adoption of an Indian child in any state court, the parent shall only withdraw consent upon the grounds that the consent was obtained through fraud or duress and may petition the court to vacate the adoption decree on those grounds. Upon finding that the consent was obtained through fraud or duress, the court shall vacate the adoption decree and return the child to the parent. No adoption that has been effective for at least two (2) years shall be invalidated under this subsection unless otherwise permitted by state law.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-411 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-411
§ 14-3-411. Complaints alleging neglect; investigation and determination by district attorney
Status: in_force

Complaints alleging a child is neglected shall be referred to the office of the district attorney. The district attorney shall determine whether the best interest of the child requires that judicial action be taken. The department of family services and the county sheriff shall provide the district attorney with any assistance he may require in making an investigation. The district attorney shall prepare and file a petition with the court if he believes action is necessary to protect the interest of the child.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-201 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-1-201
§ 14-1-201. Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this article:

(i) “Emancipation” means conferral of certain rights of majority upon a minor as provided under this article and includes a minor who:

(A) Is or was married;

(B) Is in the military service of the United States; or

(C) Has received a declaration of emancipation pursuant to W.S. 14-1-203 .

(ii) “Minor” means an individual under the age of majority defined by W.S. 14-1-101(a) ;

(iii) “Parent” means the legal guardian or custodian of the minor, his natural parent or if the minor has been legally adopted, the adoptive parent;

(iv) “This act” means W.S. 14-1-201 through 14-1-206 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-436 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-436
§ 14-3-436. Proceedings deemed in equity
Status: in_force

All proceedings under this act shall be regarded as proceedings in equity and the court shall have and exercise equitable jurisdiction.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-235 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-235
§ 14-6-235. Fees, costs and expenses
Status: in_force

(a) There is no fee for filing a petition under this act nor shall any state, county or local law enforcement officer charge a fee for service of process under this act. Witness fees, juror fees and travel expenses in the amounts allowable by law may be paid to persons other than the parties who are subpoenaed or required to appear at any hearing pursuant to this act.

(b) The following costs and expenses, when approved and certified by the court to the county treasurer, shall be a charge upon the funds of the county where the proceedings are held and shall be paid by the board of county commissioners of that county:

(i) Witness fees and travel expense;

(ii) Jury fees, costs and travel expense;

(iii) Costs of service of process or notice by certified mail;

(iv) Costs of any physical or mental examinations or treatment ordered by the court;

(v) Reasonable compensation for services and costs of counsel appointed by the court;

(vi) Reasonable compensation for services and costs of a guardian ad litem appointed by the court, unless the county participates in the guardian ad litem program administered by the office of guardian ad litem pursuant to W.S. 14-12-101 through 14-12-104 and the office was appointed to provide the guardian ad litem; and

(vii) Any other costs of the proceedings which would be assessable as costs in the district court.

(c) Legal services rendered to a child for his benefit and protection are necessities which the child's parents or any person obligated by law for the child's support may be held responsible. In every case in which a guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent the child under W.S. 14-6-216 or in which counsel has been appointed under W.S. 14-6-222 to represent the child, the child's parents, guardian or other person responsible for the child's support, the court shall determine whether the child, the child's parents, guardian or other person responsible for the child's support is able to pay part or all of the costs of representation and shall enter specific findings on the record. If the court determines that any of the parties is able to pay any amount as reimbursement for costs of representation, the court shall order reimbursement or shall state on the record the reasons why reimbursement was not ordered. The court may also in any case order that all or any part of the costs and expenses enumerated in paragraphs (b)(i), (iii), (iv) and (vii) of this section, be reimbursed to the county by the child, his parents or any person legally obligated for his support, or any of them jointly and severally, upon terms the court may direct. An order for reimbursement of costs made pursuant to this subsection may be enforced as provided in W.S. 14-6-236 . Any reimbursement ordered for guardian ad litem services provided pursuant to W.S. 14-12-101 through 14-12-104 shall be apportioned between the county and the office of guardian ad litem in accordance with payments made for those services.

(d) The department of family services shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing a standard fee schedule for probation services provided under this act. In every case in which a child has been placed on probation under W.S. 14-6-229(d) , the court shall determine whether the child, the child's parents, guardian or other person legally obligated for the child's support is able to pay part or all of the expenses of probation determined in accordance with the department's fee schedule and shall enter specific findings on the record. If the court determines that any of the parties is able to pay any amount as reimbursement for expenses of probation, the court shall order reimbursement by any or all of the parties, jointly and severally, or shall state on the record the reasons why reimbursement was not ordered. An order for reimbursement of expenses made pursuant to this subsection may be enforced as provided in W.S. 14-6-236 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-901 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-901
§ 14-2-901. Scope of article
Status: in_force

This article does not apply to the birth of a child conceived by means of sexual intercourse or to the birth of a child under a gestational agreement as defined by W.S. 35-1-401(a)(xiv) .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-247 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-247
§ 14-6-247. Sanctions common to all levels
Status: in_force

(a) For a child at any sanction level, the juvenile court may:

(i) Transfer temporary legal custody to a relative, other suitable adult, state agency or local public agency the court finds qualified to receive and care for the child, subject to terms and conditions prescribed by the court;

(ii) Commit the child to a suitable certified hospital willing to accept the child for not more than ninety (90) days for treatment for substance abuse or for specialized treatment and rehabilitation programs conducted especially for juveniles;

(iii) Commit the child to a juvenile detention facility for not more than six (6) months, if the adjudicated delinquent has attained the age of twelve (12) years;

(iv) Require the delinquent to participate in a teen court program pursuant to W.S. 7-13-1205 ;

(v) Require the child and his parents or guardian to make restitution for any damage or loss caused by the child's wrongful act, except that the liability of the parent or guardian shall not exceed the limit established by W.S. 14-2-203 ;

(vi) Impose a fine within the limits of law for an offense or misconduct by the child where a fine might be imposed by another court in this state having jurisdiction thereof. Fines shall be paid to the clerk of court for deposit to the public school fund of the county in which the fine was assessed as provided by law;

(vii) Require a child, within the limits of applicable laws and regulations governing child labor, to perform a designated number of hours of community service, to participate in a work program or to perform labor or services under the supervision of a responsible adult designated by the court. Any order shall enable the child to meet the obligations imposed pursuant to this act or for the purpose of discipline and rehabilitation when deemed necessary or desirable by the court;

(viii) Order the child to be examined or treated by a physician, surgeon, psychiatrist or psychologist or to obtain other specialized treatment, care, counseling or training, and place the child in a hospital or medical facility, youth camp, school or other suitable facility for treatment;

(ix) Restrict or restrain the child's driving privileges for a period of time the court deems appropriate. If necessary to enforce the restrictions, the court may take possession of the child's driver's license;

(x) Impose any demands, requirements, limitations, restrictions or restraints on the child, and do all things with regard to the child that his parents might reasonably and lawfully do under similar circumstances;

(xi) Order the child, his parents, or the guardian, to undergo evaluation and indicated treatment or another program designed to address problems which contributed to the adjudication. A parent or guardian who willfully violates or neglects or refuses to comply with any order of the court may be found in contempt and punished as provided by W.S. 14-6-242 ;

(xii) After notice to appear, order the child's custodial and noncustodial parent or guardian to participate in the child's treatment or plan of supervision or probation, or otherwise order the performance of any acts which are reasonably necessary to aid the juvenile in completion of court ordered obligations;

(xiii) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, impose any one (1) or more of the following requirements upon the child's parents or guardian if the court, after hearing, finds that the child's act was proximately caused by the failure or neglect of the parent or guardian to subject the child to reasonable parental control and authority:

(A) Order the child's parents or guardian to pay all or part of any fine imposed under paragraph (vi) of this subsection;

(B) Require the child's parents or guardian to perform community service with the child;

(C) Require the child's parents or guardian to attend parenting classes or other appropriate education or treatment program at their own expense.

(xiv) Require the child or the child's parents or guardian and the child to participate in a court supervised treatment program qualified under W.S. 7-13-1601 through 7-13-1615 , provided the court supervised treatment program accepts the child's parents or guardian and the child for participation in its program.

(xiv) Require the child or the child's parents or guardian and the child to participate in a court supervised treatment program qualified under W.S. 5-12-101 through 5-12-118 , provided the court supervised treatment program accepts the child's parents or guardian and the child for participation in its program.

(b) In any proceeding to impose requirements under paragraph (a)(xiii) of this section, the child's parents or guardian may raise as an affirmative defense that they have made a good faith effort to prevent the child from engaging in delinquent conduct or engaging in conduct indicating a need for supervision and that, despite their efforts, the child continues to engage in such conduct.

(c) For a child at any sanction level, the juvenile court shall inform the child of the progressive sanctions that may be imposed on the child if the child continues to engage in delinquent conduct.

(d) If the juvenile court places the child on probation at any sanction level, the juvenile court shall discharge the child from the custody of the probation department on the date the provisions of this section are met or on the child's twenty-first birthday, whichever is earlier.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-205 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-205
§ 14-3-205. Child abuse or neglect; persons required to report
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe or suspect that a child has been abused or neglected or who observes any child being subjected to conditions or circumstances that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect, shall immediately report it to the child protective agency or local law enforcement agency or cause a report to be made. The fact a child, who is at least sixteen (16) years of age, is homeless as defined in W.S. 14-1-102(d) shall not, in and of itself, constitute a sufficient basis for reporting neglect. Female genital mutilation under W.S. 6-2-502(a)(v) when the victim is a minor shall be considered child abuse for mandatory reporting under this section.

(b) If a person reporting child abuse or neglect is a member of the staff of a medical or other public or private institution, school, facility or agency, he shall notify the person in charge or his designated agent as soon as possible, who is thereupon also responsible to make the report or cause the report to be made. Nothing in this subsection is intended to relieve individuals of their obligation to report on their own behalf unless a report has already been made or will be made.

(c) Any employer, public or private, who discharges, suspends, disciplines or penalizes an employee solely for making a report of neglect or abuse under W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-215 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.

(d) Any person who knowingly and intentionally makes a false report of child abuse or neglect, or who encourages or coerces another person to make a false report of child abuse or neglect, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-108 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-108
§ 14-3-108. Use of ultraviolet tanning devices by persons who have not reached the age of majority; presence required; consent required; penalty
Status: in_force

(a) No person other than the minor's parent or legal guardian shall knowingly allow a minor who has not reached fifteen (15) years of age to use an ultraviolet tanning device, unless the minor's parent or legal guardian consents in writing to the use and is present the entire time of use. No person shall knowingly allow a minor age fifteen (15) years to the age of majority to use an ultraviolet tanning device, except with written consent obtained from the minor's parent or legal guardian. Any person other than the minor's parent or legal guardian allowing the use of an ultraviolet tanning device by a minor shall demand proof of age prior to allowing the use of an ultraviolet tanning device. A motor vehicle driver's license, a registration card issued under the federal Selective Service Act, an identification card issued to a member of the armed forces, a valid United States passport, a tribal identification card issued by the governing body of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe or the Northern Arapaho Tribe or an identification card issued by the department of transportation is prima facie evidence of the age and identity under this section. Proof that the person allowing the use of the ultraviolet tanning device demanded, was shown and acted in reasonable reliance upon the information contained in any one (1) of the above documents as identification and proof of age is a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section.

(b) Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).

(c) As used in this section:

(i) “ Consent ” means that the parent or legal guardian appears at the first time the minor uses the ultraviolet tanning device and signs a written consent form in the presence of the owner or an employee of the facility. The minor's parent or legal guardian may withdraw this consent at any time. Unless so withdrawn, this consent shall be valid for twelve (12) months from the date the written consent form is signed. The parent or legal guardian must repeat the written consent process annually until the minor reaches the age of majority;

(ii) “ Present ” means being physically present at the facility at which the tanning device is being used, but does not require the presence in the tanning room or booth being used;

(iii) “ Ultraviolet tanning device ” means equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the air between two hundred (200) and four hundred (400) nanometers used for tanning of the skin, including, but not limited to, a sunlamp, tanning booth or tanning bed, but does not include equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation used by a health care professional in the treatment of disease or used pursuant to a prescription.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-102 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-1-102
§ 14-1-102. Right to contract
Status: in_force

(a) An unemancipated minor may obtain a birth certificate from the department of health and may enter into a legally binding contract for housing, employment, purchase of a motor vehicle, receipt of a student loan, admission to postsecondary school, establishing a bank account, admission to a domestic violence or homeless shelter and receipt of services as a homeless youth or victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse, provided that the minor:

(i) Meets all of the following:

(A) At least sixteen (16) years of age;

(B) Willingly living separate and apart from his parents who consent to or acquiesce in the separate living arrangement;

(C) Homeless;

(D) Managing his own financial affairs.

(ii) Submits a notarized affidavit in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(b) A notarized affidavit required under this section shall be:

(i) Signed and sworn to by the minor which includes all of the following:

(A) The minor's full name;

(B) The minor's birth date;

(C) A statement by the minor verifying the conditions listed in paragraph (a)(i) of this section;

(D) A statement by the minor declaring that the information provided is true and correct under penalty of perjury.

(ii) Witnessed by two (2) or more adults. The acknowledgment by each adult witnessing the affidavit shall include a declaration that he is an attorney, health care provider, rabbi, priest, minister, clergy or other religious counselor or a college or school administrator or counselor and that to the best of his knowledge the minor signed the affidavit willingly and understands the nature and legal implications of the contract, if applicable. The affidavit shall require a rabbi, priest, minister, clergy or other religious counselor who witnesses an affidavit to verify under penalty of false swearing under W.S. 6-5-303 that the witness has not been convicted of a felony in this state or another jurisdiction. An adult witnessing an affidavit pursuant to this paragraph shall not assume any legal responsibility or liability under a contract entered into pursuant to this section.

(c) A person that in good faith accepts an affidavit purportedly signed and sworn to in accordance with this section and who is without actual knowledge that the affidavit is fraudulent or otherwise invalid may rely upon the affidavit as if it were genuine and may enter into a contract that is legally binding upon the minor as provided under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) For purposes of this section, “ homeless ” means as that term is defined in 42 U.S.C. section 11434a(2) .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-417 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-417
§ 14-6-417. Subpoenas for witnesses and evidence
Status: in_force

Upon application of any party to the proceeding, the clerk shall issue and the court on its own motion may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of records, documents or other tangible evidence at any hearing.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-702 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-702
§ 14-2-702. Order for testing
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article and article 8 of this act, the court shall order the child and other designated individuals to submit to genetic testing if the request for testing is supported by the sworn statement of a party to the proceeding:

(i) Alleging paternity and stating facts establishing a reasonable probability of the requisite sexual contact between the individuals; or

(ii) Denying paternity and stating facts establishing a possibility that sexual contact between the individuals, if any, did not result in the conception of the child.

(b) A child support enforcement agency may order genetic testing only if there is no presumed, acknowledged or adjudicated father.

(c) If a request for genetic testing of a child is made before birth, the court or child support enforcement agency may not order in-utero testing.

(d) If two (2) or more men are subject to court-ordered genetic testing, the testing may be ordered concurrently or sequentially.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-231 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-231
§ 14-6-231. Release of child from institution; duration of orders of disposition; termination of orders
Status: repealed

(a) A child committed to the Wyoming boys' school, the Wyoming girls' school or the Wyoming state hospital may be released from that institution by the agency having the direct authority and control of the institution. This release shall not affect any other terms or conditions of the court's order. The agency shall notify the court of any planned release and shall recommend further disposition of the child. The court shall discharge the child from further court jurisdiction or shall enter any other order of disposition specified under W.S. 14-6-229 for a child found to be delinquent.

(b) An order of disposition shall remain in force for an indefinite period until terminated by the court whenever it appears the purpose of the order has been achieved and it is in the child's best interest that he be discharged from further court jurisdiction.

(c) Unless sooner terminated by court order, all orders issued under this act shall terminate with respect to a child adjudicated:

(i) Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

(ii) Delinquent, when he reaches twenty-one (21) years of age;

(iii) Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-413 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-413
§ 14-6-413. Order to appear; contents thereof; when child taken into immediate custody; waiver of service
Status: in_force

(a) After a petition is filed, the court shall issue an order to appear. The order shall:

(i) State the name of the court, the title of the proceedings and the time and place for the initial hearing;

(ii) Direct the persons named therein to appear personally at the hearing and direct the person having actual physical custody or control of the child to present the child before the court at the hearing;

(iii) Be directed to the child, the child's parents, guardian, custodian and the child's spouse, if any, and to any other person the court deems necessary.

(b) If it appears to the court by affidavit by the district attorney based on actual knowledge or on information and belief that the conduct, condition or surroundings of the child seriously endanger the child's health or welfare, that the child may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court or that the child will not be brought before the court notwithstanding service of the order, the court may direct in the order to appear that the person serving the order take the child into immediate custody and bring him before the court.

(c) Service of the order may be waived either in writing or by voluntary appearance at the hearing, provided a child may waive service of the order only with the consent of his parents, guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem or counsel.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-504 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-504
§ 14-6-504. Victims; free from intimidation
Status: in_force

(a) A victim has the right to be free from any form of harassment, intimidation or retribution.

(b) When waiting to testify in any proceeding regarding a delinquent act, a victim has the right to be provided, upon request, with a waiting area separate from other witnesses.

(c) When the threat of harassment, intimidation or retribution cannot be avoided, the court shall take appropriate measures to protect the victim.

(d) Law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys shall provide information regarding law enforcement measures available to protect victims.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-402 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-402
§ 14-6-402. Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this act:

(i) “Adjudication” means a finding by the court or the jury, incorporated in a decree, as to the truth of the facts alleged in the petition;

(ii) “Adult” means an individual who has attained the age of majority;

(iii) “Child” means an individual who is under the age of majority;

(iv) “ Child in need of supervision ” means any child who has not reached his eighteenth birthday who is habitually truant as defined in W.S. 21-4-101(a)(ii) or has run away from home or habitually disobeys reasonable and lawful demands of his parents, guardian, custodian or other proper authority or is ungovernable and beyond control. “ Child in need of supervision ” includes any child who has not reached his eighteenth birthday who has committed a status offense;

(v) “Clerk” means the clerk of a district court acting as the clerk of a juvenile court;

(vi) “Commissioner” means a district court commissioner;

(vii) “Court” means the juvenile court established by W.S. 5-8-101 ;

(viii) “Custodian” means a person, institution or agency responsible for the child's welfare and having legal custody of a child by court order or having actual physical custody and control of a child and acting in loco parentis;

(ix) “Deprivation of custody” means transfer of legal custody by the court from a parent or previous legal custodian to another person, agency, organization or institution;

(x) “Detention” means the temporary care of a child in physically restricting facilities pending court disposition or execution of a court order for placement or commitment;

(xi) “Judge” means the judge of the juvenile court;

(xii) “Legal custody” means a legal status created by court order which vests in a custodian the right to have physical custody of a minor, the right and duty to protect, train and discipline a minor, the duty to provide him with food, shelter, clothing, ordinary medical care, education and in an emergency, the right and duty to authorize surgery or other extraordinary medical care. The rights and duties of legal custody are subject to the rights and duties of the guardian of the person of the minor, and to residual parental rights and duties;

(xiii) “Minor” means an individual who is under the age of majority;

(xiv) “ Parent ” means either a natural or adoptive parent of the child, a person adjudged the parent of the child in judicial proceedings or a man presumed to be the father under W.S. 14-2-504 ;

(xv) “Parties” include the child, his parents, guardian or custodian, the state of Wyoming and any other person made a party by an order to appear, or named by the juvenile court;

(xvi) “ Probation ” means a legal status created by court order following an adjudication of in need of supervision, where a child is permitted to remain in his home subject to supervision by a city, county or state probation officer, the department of family services or other qualified private organization the court may designate. A child is subject to return to the court for violation of the terms or conditions of probation provided for in the court order;

(xvii) “Protective supervision” means a legal status created by court order following an adjudication of neglect, whereby the child is permitted to remain in his home subject to supervision by the department of family services, a county or state probation officer or other qualified agency or individual the court may designate;

(xviii) “Residual parental rights and duties” means those rights and duties remaining with the parents after custody, guardianship of the person or both have been vested in another person, agency or institution. Residual parental rights and duties include but are not limited to:

(A) The duty to support and provide necessities of life;

(B) The right to consent to adoption;

(C) The right to reasonable visitation unless restricted or prohibited by court order;

(D) The right to determine the minor's religious affiliation; and

(E) The right to petition on behalf of the minor.

(xix) “Shelter care” means the temporary care of a child in physically unrestricting facilities pending court disposition or execution of a court order for placement or commitment;

(xx) “Status offense” means an offense which, if committed by an adult, would not constitute an act punishable as a criminal offense by the laws of this state or a violation of a municipal ordinance, but does not include a violation of W.S. 12-6-101(b) or (c) ;

(xxi) “This act” means W.S. 14-6-401 through 14-6-440 ;

(xxii) “ Substance abuse assessment ” means an evaluation conducted by a qualified person using practices and procedures approved by the department of health to determine whether a person has a need for alcohol or other drug treatment and the level of treatment services required to treat that person;

(xxiii) “ Another planned permanent living arrangement ” means a permanency plan for youth sixteen (16) years of age or older other than reunification, adoption, legal guardianship or placement with a fit and willing relative;

(xxiv) “ Qualified individual ” means a person who meets the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 675a(c)(1)(D) ;

(xxv) “ Qualified residential treatment program ” means a program that meets the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 672(k)(4) .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-420 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-420
§ 14-6-420. Emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment
Status: in_force

The court may authorize and consent to emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment of a child taken into custody under the provisions of this act either before or after the filing of a petition, if in the opinion of a licensed and qualified physician or surgeon the child is suffering from a serious physical condition or illness which requires prompt treatment or prompt examination is necessary to preserve evidence of neglect.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-429 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-429
§ 14-3-429. Decree where child adjudged neglected; dispositions; terms and conditions; legal custody
Status: in_force

(a) In determining the disposition to be made under this act in regard to any child:

(i) The court shall review the predisposition report, the recommendations, if any, of the multidisciplinary team, the case plan and other reports or evaluations ordered by the court and indicate on the record what materials were considered in reaching the disposition;

(ii) If the court does not place the child in accordance with the recommendations of the predisposition report or multidisciplinary team, the court shall enter on the record specific findings of fact relied upon to support its decision to deviate from the recommended disposition;

(iii) When a child is adjudged by the court to be neglected the court shall enter its decree to that effect and make a disposition as provided in this section that places the child in the least restrictive environment consistent with what is best suited to the public interest of preserving families and the physical, mental and moral welfare of the child;

(iv) When a child is adjudged to be neglected the court shall ensure that reasonable efforts were made by the department of family services to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child from the child's home or to make it possible for the child to return to the child's home. Before placing a child outside of the home, the court shall find by clear and convincing evidence that to return the child to the child's home would not be in the best interest of the child despite efforts that have been made;

(v) The court shall not order an out-of-state placement unless:

(A) Evidence has been presented to the court regarding the costs of the out-of-state placement being ordered together with evidence of the comparative costs of any suitable alternative in-state treatment program or facility, as determined by the department of family services pursuant to W.S. 21-13-315(d)(vii) , whether or not placement in the in-state program or facility is currently available;

(B) The court makes an affirmative finding on the record that no placement can be made in a Wyoming institution or in a private residential treatment facility or group home located in Wyoming that can provide adequate treatment or services for the child; and

(C) The court states on the record why no in-state placement is available.

(b) If the child is found to be neglected the court may:

(i) Permit the child to remain in the legal custody of his parents, guardian or custodian without protective supervision, subject to terms and conditions prescribed by the court;

(ii) Place the child under protective supervision;

(iii) Transfer temporary legal custody to a relative or other suitable adult the court finds qualified to receive and care for the child, with or without supervision, subject to terms and conditions prescribed by the court;

(iv) Transfer temporary legal custody to the department of family services or a state or local public agency responsible for the care and placement of neglected children, provided the child shall not be committed to the Wyoming boys' school, the Wyoming girls' school or the Wyoming state hospital.

(c) In cases where a child is ordered removed from the child's home:

(i) If a child is committed or transferred to an agency or institution under this section, at least every three (3) months the agency or institution shall recommend to the court if the order should be continued;

(ii) The court shall order the parents or other legally obligated person to pay a reasonable sum for the support and treatment of the child as required by W.S. 14-3-435 , or shall state on the record the reasons why an order for support was not entered;

(iii) In cases where the child is placed in custody of the department, support shall be established by the department through a separate civil action;

(iv) Any order regarding potential placement at a psychiatric residential treatment facility shall not specify a particular psychiatric residential treatment facility or level of care for the placement of the child;

(v) If the child is placed in a qualified residential treatment program:

(A) Within thirty (30) days of the placement a qualified individual shall conduct an assessment to determine whether the child's needs can be met through placement with family members or in a foster family home, or if the placement in a qualified residential treatment program provides the most effective and appropriate level of care for the child in the least restrictive environment consistent with short-term and long-term goals of the child and the child's permanency plan;

(B) Within sixty (60) days of the placement the court shall:

(I) Consider the assessment completed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph;

(II) Determine whether the child's needs can be met through placement in a foster family home or whether the placement in a qualified residential treatment program provides the most effective and appropriate level of care for the child in the least restrictive environment;

(III) Determine whether the placement is consistent with short-term and long-term goals of the child, as specified in the child's permanency plan;

(IV) Approve or disapprove the placement.

(d) As a part of any order of disposition and the terms and conditions thereof, the court may:

(i) Impose any demands, requirements, limitations, restrictions or restraints on the child, and do all things with regard to the child that his parents might reasonably and lawfully do under similar circumstances;

(ii) Order the child, or his parents, or both, to undergo evaluation and indicated treatment or another program designed to address problems which contributed to the adjudication. A parent who willfully violates or neglects or refuses to comply with any order of the court may be found in contempt and punished as provided by W.S. 14-3-438 ;

(iii) Require the child's parents or guardian to attend a parenting class or other appropriate education or treatment designed to address problems which contributed to the adjudication and to pay all or part of the cost of the class, education or treatment in accordance with the court's determination of their ability to pay;

(iv) Require the child's parents or guardian and the child to participate in a court supervised treatment program qualified under W.S. 7-13-1601 through 7-13-1615 , provided the court supervised treatment program accepts the child's parents or guardian and the child for participation in its program.

(iv) Require the child's parents or guardian and the child to participate in a court supervised treatment program qualified under W.S. 5-12-101 through 5-12-118 , provided the court supervised treatment program accepts the child's parents or guardian and the child for participation in its program.

(e) An institution, organization or agency vested with legal custody of a child by court order shall have the right to determine where and with whom the child shall live, provided that placement of the child does not remove him from the state of Wyoming without court authorization. An individual vested with legal custody of a child by court order shall personally exercise custodial rights and responsibilities unless otherwise authorized by the court.

(f) Whenever the court vests legal custody of a child in an institution, organization or agency it shall transmit with the order copies of all clinical reports, social studies and other information pertinent to the care and treatment of the child. The institution, organization or agency receiving legal custody of a child shall provide the court with any information concerning the child that the court may request.

(g) In placing a child in the custody of an individual or a private agency or institution, the court shall give primary consideration to the needs and welfare of the child. Where a choice of equivalent services exists, the court shall, whenever practicable, select a person or an agency or institution governed by persons of the same religion as that of the parents of the child. In case of a difference in the religious faith of the parents, then the court shall select the person, agency or institution governed by persons of the religious faith of the child, or if the religious faith of the child is not ascertainable, then of the faith of either parent.

(h) Absent a specific provision in the placement order requiring prior court approval for any change in placement, a department of state government vested with temporary legal custody of a child by court order under this section has authority to place the child in a residential facility or other out-of-home placement of similar or less restrictive confinement provided:

(i) At least ten (10) days prior to the change in placement written notice of the proposed placement is served upon the child, the child's parents, the child's representative, the current placement provider and the office of the district attorney of original jurisdiction, personally or by certified mail to the recipient's last known address; and

(ii) None of the parties within ten (10) days after notice is filed with the juvenile court having jurisdiction, makes a written objection to the proposed change in placement.

(j) If a placement order vesting a department of state government with temporary legal custody of a child under this section includes a provision that court approval shall be required prior to any change in placement, the department may proceed to place the child in a residential facility or other out-of-home placement of similar or less restrictive confinement, and the court shall be deemed to have approved such change in placement, if:

(i) The conditions of paragraphs (h)(i) and (ii) of this section are met; and

(ii) The court on its own motion does not set the matter for hearing within fifteen (15) days after notice of the proposed change in placement is filed with the juvenile court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-414 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-414
§ 14-3-414. Service of process; order of custody
Status: in_force

(a) In proceedings under this act, service of order to appear or other process within the state shall be made by the sheriff of the county where service is made, by his undersheriff or deputy or by any law enforcement officer or responsible adult not a party to the proceeding and appointed by the clerk.

(b) Within the state, service of order to appear is made by personally delivering a copy of the order together with a copy of the petition to the person ordered to appear, provided that parents of a child may both be served by personally delivering to either parent two (2) copies of the order and petition, one (1) copy for each parent. A child under the age of fourteen (14) years is served by delivering a copy of the order together with a copy of the petition to the child's parents, guardian, custodian or other adult having the actual physical custody and control of the child or to a guardian ad litem or attorney appointed for the child.

(c) If it appears to the court by affidavit that the parents, guardian or custodian of the child cannot be found within the state, the court may order personal service outside the state or service by certified mail with return receipt requested signed by addressee only. The state agency having custody of the child shall also file an affidavit with the court explaining the efforts made to locate the missing parent when the address of the child's parents, guardian or custodian is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained, and the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child and to receive service of process.

(d) Service by certified mail is complete on the date the clerk receives the return receipt signed by addressee. Personal service either within or outside the state is complete on the date when copies of the order to appear and petition are delivered to the person to be served.

(e) When personal service of order to appear is made within the state, service shall be completed not less than two (2) days before the hearing and when made outside the state, service shall be completed not less than five (5) days before the hearing. However, notwithstanding any provision within this act, the court may order that a child be taken into custody as provided in W.S. 14-3-413 or that a child be held in shelter care pending further proceedings as provided in W.S. 14-3-409 , even though service of order to appear on the parents, guardian or custodian of the child is not complete at the time of making the order.

(f) If the person's residence is unknown, service may be had by constructive service or by publication as provided in the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-303 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-303
§ 14-3-303. Posted notice required; location of vending machines
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who sells nicotine products shall post signs informing the public of the age restrictions provided by this article at or near every display of nicotine products and on or upon every vending machine which offers nicotine products for sale. Each sign shall be plainly visible and shall contain a statement communicating that the sale of nicotine products to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age is prohibited by law. Any person who owns, operates or manages a business where nicotine products are offered for sale at retail and at which persons under the age of twenty-one (21) are allowed admission with or without an adult, shall maintain all nicotine products within the line of sight of a cashier or other employee or under the control of the cashier or other employee. For purposes of this subsection:

(i) “ Within the line of sight ” means visible to a cashier or other employee while at the sales counter; and

(ii) “ Under control ” means protected by security, surveillance or detection methods.

(b) No person shall sell or offer nicotine products:

(i) Through a vending machine unless the vending machine is located in:

(A) Businesses, factories, offices or other places not open to the general public;

(B) Places to which persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years of age are not permitted access; or

(C) Business premises where alcoholic or malt beverages are sold or dispensed and where entry by persons under twenty-one (21) years of age is prohibited.

(ii) Through a self service display except in:

(A) A vending machine as permitted in paragraph (i) of this subsection; or

(B) A business where entry by persons under twenty-one (21) years of age is prohibited.

(c) Any person violating subsection (a) or (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than:

(i) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a first violation committed within a twenty-four (24) month period;

(ii) Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation committed within a twenty-four (24) month period;

(iii) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for a third or subsequent violation committed within a twenty- four (24) month period.

(d) For purposes of subsection (c) of this section, each day of continued violation under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be deemed a separate offense.

(e) In addition to the penalties under paragraph (c)(iii) of this section, any person violating subsection (a) or (b) of this section for a third or subsequent time within a two (2) year period may be subject to an injunction. The department or the district attorney of the county in which the offense occurred, may petition the district court for an injunction to prohibit the sale of nicotine products from the vending machines or the establishment where the violation occurred. If the court finds that the respondent in the action has violated the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this section for a third or subsequent time within a two (2) year period and may continue to violate such provisions, it may grant an injunction prohibiting the respondent from selling nicotine products from vending machines or from the establishment where the violation occurred for a period of not more than one hundred eighty (180) days. For the purposes of this subsection, multiple violations occurring before the petition for the injunction is filed shall be deemed part of the violation for which the injunction is sought. If the person against whom the injunction is sought operates multiple, geographically separate establishments or vending machines, the injunction shall apply only to the establishment where the violation occurred and to the vending machines resulting in the violation. The injunction shall prohibit all sales of nicotine products from the vending machines or the establishment involved in the violation, regardless of any change in ownership or management of the vending machines or the establishment that is not a bona fide, arms length transaction while the injunction is in effect.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-427 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-427
§ 14-3-427. Predisposition studies and reports
Status: repealed

(a) After a petition is filed alleging a child is neglected, the court shall order the department of family services to make a predisposition study and report. The court shall establish a deadline for completion of the report. While preparing the study the department shall consult with the child's school and school district to determine the child's educational needs. The study and report shall also cover:

(i) The social history, environment and present condition of the child and his family;

(ii) The performance of the child in school, including whether the child receives special education services and how his goals and objectives might be impacted by the court's disposition, provided the school receives authorization to share the information;

(iii) The presence of child abuse and neglect or domestic violence histories, past acts of violence, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities or physical impairments and the necessary services to accommodate the disabilities and impairments;

(iv) The presence of any mental health or substance abuse risk factors, including current participation in counseling, therapy or treatment; and

(v) Other matters relevant to treatment of the child, including any pertinent family information, or proper disposition of the case, including any information required by W.S. 21-13-315(d) .

(b) Within ten (10) days after a petition is filed alleging a child is neglected, the court shall appoint a multidisciplinary team. Upon motion by a party, the court may add or dismiss a member of the multidisciplinary team.

(c) The multidisciplinary team shall include the following:

(i) The child's parent, parents or guardian;

(ii) A representative of the school district who has direct knowledge of the child and, if the child receives special education, is a member of the child's individualized education plan team;

(iii) A representative of the department of family services;

(iv) The child's psychiatrist, psychologist or mental health professional;

(v) The district attorney or his designee;

(vi) The child's attorney or guardian ad litem, if one is appointed by the court;

(vii) The volunteer lay advocate, if one is appointed by the court; and

(viii) The foster parent.

(d) In addition to the persons listed in subsection (c) of this section, the court may appoint one (1) or more of the following persons to the multidisciplinary team:

(i), (ii) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 236, § 4.

(iii) The child;

(iv) A relative;

(v) If the predispositional study indicates a parent or child has special needs, an appropriate representative of the department of health's substance abuse, mental health or developmental disabilities division who has knowledge of the services available in the state's system of care that are pertinent to those identified needs;

(vi) Other professionals or persons who have particular knowledge relating to the child or his family, or expertise in children's services and the child's or parent's specific disability or special needs, including linguistic and cultural needs.

(e) Before the first multidisciplinary team meeting, the department of family services shall provide each member of the multidisciplinary team with a brief summary of the case detailing the allegations in the petition that have been adjudicated, if any. The multidisciplinary team shall review the child's personal and family history, school records, mental health records and department of family services records and any other pertinent information, for the purpose of making case planning recommendations. To the extent appropriate, the team shall involve the child in the development of the recommendations.

(f) At the first multidisciplinary team meeting, the team shall formulate reasonable and attainable recommendations for the court outlining the goals or objectives the parents should be required to meet for the child to be returned to the home or for the case to be closed, or until ordered by the court in termination proceedings. At each subsequent meeting, the multidisciplinary team shall review the progress of the parents and the child, and shall reevaluate the plan ordered by the court. For cause, which shall be set forth with specificity, the multidisciplinary team may adjust its recommendations to the court with respect to the goals or objectives in the plan to effect the return of the child to the home or to close the case. In formulating recommendations, the multidisciplinary team shall give consideration to the best interest of the child, the best interest of the family, the most appropriate and least restrictive case planning options available as well as costs of care. After each multidisciplinary team meeting, the coordinator shall prepare for submission to each member of the team and to the court a summary of the multidisciplinary team meeting specifically describing the recommendations for the court and the goals and objectives which should be met to return the child to the home or to close the case. If the recommendations for the case plan have been changed, the summary shall include a detailed explanation of the change in the recommendations and the reasons for the change.

(g) All records, reports and case planning recommendations of the multidisciplinary team are confidential except as provided by this section. Any person who willfully violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(h) The court shall not consider any report or recommendation under this section prior to adjudication of the allegations in the petition without the consent of the child and the child's parents, guardian or custodian.

(j) Any member of a multidisciplinary team who cannot attend team meetings in person or by telephone may submit written reports and recommendations to the other team members and to the court. Individuals who are not members of the multidisciplinary team but have knowledge pertinent to the team's decisions may be asked to provide information to the multidisciplinary team. The individuals shall be bound by the confidentiality provisions of subsection (g) of this section.

(k) The department shall develop a case plan for a child when there is a recommendation to place the child outside the home. If a parent chooses not to comply with or participate in the case plan developed by the department, that parent is prohibited from later objecting to or complaining about the services that were provided to the child and family.

(m) If the child is placed outside the home, the multidisciplinary team shall meet quarterly to review the child's and the family's progress toward meeting the goals or expectations in the case plan and the multidisciplinary team shall provide a written report with recommendations to the court prior to each review hearing.

(n) No later than five (5) business days prior to the dispositional hearing, the multidisciplinary team shall file with the court the multidisciplinary team report which shall include the multidisciplinary team's recommendations and the department case plan in a standard format established by the department.

(o) Five (5) business days prior to each review hearing, the multidisciplinary team shall file with the court a report updating the multidisciplinary team report, the multidisciplinary team's recommendations and the department case plan.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-502 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-502
§ 14-6-502. Victim bill of rights
Status: in_force

(a) Victims shall have the following rights:

(i) To be provided notification and information about events affecting the status of the case. These events shall include, but are not limited to, the following as specified in W.S. 14-6-503 :

(A) The general status of the case, provided the release of information does not compromise the investigation or endanger witnesses;

(B) The scheduled hearings of the case;

(C) The disposition phase of the case;

(D) The detention or release of the accused or adjudicated delinquent.

(ii) To be provided information about the right to receive judicially ordered restitution;

(iii) To be provided information about their rights, privileges and interests under this act;

(iv) To be provided information about compensation available under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, as provided in W.S. 1-40-101 through 1-40-119 ;

(v) To be provided information about services and assistance available to victims as provided in W.S. 14-6-503 ;

(vi) To be provided information about available legal recourse and other measures if subjected to threats or intimidation as provided in W.S. 14-6-504 ;

(vii) To be provided, at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney or law enforcement personnel, reasonable protection and safety immediately before, during and after delinquency proceedings;

(viii) To be provided with the names, official telephone numbers and official addresses of the primary law enforcement officer and prosecutor assigned to investigate the case;

(ix) To attend and participate in juvenile delinquency proceedings as provided in W.S. 14-6-505 ;

(x) To have the case set for hearing as provided in W.S. 14-6-506 . Nothing in this paragraph shall inhibit the ability of counsel for the state and the accused delinquent from entering into any negotiated disposition of the proceeding;

(xi) To prompt return of property seized as evidence as provided in W.S. 14-6-507 ;

(xii) To be protected from discharge or discipline by an employer due to involvement with the juvenile court process as provided in W.S. 14-6-508 ;

(xiii) To be notified about the disposition of the case;

(xiv) To be notified about the victim's opportunity to make a statement for use in the preparation of a predisposition investigation;

(xv) To be provided with the address and telephone number of the agency which is to prepare the predisposition investigation;

(xvi) To be notified that the predisposition investigation report and any statement of the victim in the report will be made available to the accused delinquent;

(xvii) To be notified about the opportunity to make a statement at the disposition hearing; and

(xviii) To be notified of the time and place of the disposition proceeding and any changes thereof.

(b) Courts shall enforce victim rights under this act to the extent the recognition of those rights do not conflict with constitutional and statutory rights of the accused delinquent.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-8-104 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-8-104
§ 14-8-104. Wyoming children's trust fund board; creation; members
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a Wyoming children's trust fund board. The board shall consist of eight (8) members, as follows:

(i) The director of the department of family services or the director's designee;

(ii) The state superintendent of public instruction;

(iii) Five (5) persons appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate who are knowledgeable in the area of child abuse prevention and are representative of any one (1) or more of the following areas:

(A) Law enforcement;

(B) Medicine;

(C) Law;

(D) Business;

(E) Mental health;

(F) Domestic relations;

(G) Child abuse prevention;

(H) Education;

(J) Social work; and

(K) Parent organizations.

(iv) The director of the department of health or the director's designee.

(b) Each appointed member of the board shall serve for a term of three (3) years. A vacancy on the board shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term.

(c) The board shall meet regularly. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in the manner and amounts provided by law for state employees.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-603 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-603
§ 14-6-603. Collection of juvenile justice information
Status: repealed

(a) In any case in which a juvenile is convicted or is adjudicated a delinquent child for the commission of a qualifying offense or a criminal act, the court shall direct that, to the extent possible, the following information be collected and provided to the department:

(i) Offender identification information including:

(A) The juvenile offender's name, including other names by which the juvenile is known, and social security number;

(B) The juvenile offender's date of birth;

(C) The juvenile offender's physical description, including sex, weight, height, race, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, scars, marks and tattoos;

(D) The juvenile offender's last known residential address.

(E) Repealed by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 5, eff. July 1, 2024.

(ii) Offense identification information including:

(A) The criminal offense for which the juvenile was convicted or adjudicated delinquent;

(B) Identification of the juvenile court in which the juvenile was adjudicated delinquent or the court in which the juvenile was convicted; and

(C) The date and description of the final disposition ordered by the court.

(iii) The nature of the disposition ordered by the court, including whether a juvenile is:

(A) Committed to detention;

(B) Ordered to serve probation, placed under a plan of supervision or ordered to participate in an intensive supervision program;

(C) Committed to treatment;

(D) Held in pretrial detention.

(b) Repealed by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 5, eff. July 1, 2024.

(c) The department may designate codes relating to the information described in subsection (a) of this section.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-310 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-310
§ 14-2-310. Parties authorized to file petition
Status: in_force

(a) The petition for the termination of the parent-child relationship shall be filed with the court by:

(i) Either parent, when termination of the parent-child legal relationship is sought with respect to the other parent; or

(ii) The guardian or the legal custodian of the child; or

(iii) An authorized agency.

(b) The petition for the termination of the parent-child relationship may be filed with the court by a biological or adoptive grandparent acting in loco parentis to the child, where the child has resided with the grandparent for a period of not less than one (1) year and the placement is not under the direction of a juvenile court or the department of family services.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-410 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-410
§ 14-6-410. Hearing conducted by commissioner; authority and duty; review by court
Status: in_force

(a) In the absence or incapacity of the judge, the detention or shelter care hearing may be conducted by a district court commissioner of the county in which the child is being held in detention or shelter care.

(b) The commissioner may make any order concerning the child's release, continued detention or shelter care as authorized to the judge under W.S. 14-6-409 . If the child is not released after the hearing, the commissioner shall promptly file with the court a complete written resume of the evidence adduced at the hearing and his reasons for not releasing the child. The commissioner shall conduct the hearing pursuant to W.S. 14-6-409 except that, if a child who has been advised of his rights wishes to admit the allegations, the commissioner may take testimony to establish a factual basis and accept the admission and perform all other requirements of the initial hearing but shall not proceed to disposition. The hearing shall be conducted in the presence of counsel and guardian ad litem, if so appointed. The commissioner may also appoint counsel, appoint a guardian ad litem, order a predisposition report, appoint a multidisciplinary team, issue subpoenas or search warrants, order physical or medical examinations and authorize emergency medical, surgical or dental treatment all as provided in this act. The commissioner shall not make final orders of adjudication or disposition.

(c) The court shall review the reports, orders and actions of the commissioner as soon as reasonably possible and confirm or modify the commissioner's orders and actions as it deems appropriate.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-419 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-419
§ 14-3-419. Physical and mental examinations
Status: in_force

Any time after the filing of a petition, on motion of the district attorney or the child's parents, guardian, custodian or attorney or on motion of the court, the court may order the child to be examined by a licensed and qualified physician, surgeon, psychiatrist, psychologist or licensed mental health professional designated by the court to aid in determining the physical and mental condition of the child. The examination shall be conducted on an outpatient basis, but the court may commit the child to a suitable medical facility or institution for examination if deemed necessary. Commitment for examination shall not exceed fifteen (15) days.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-434 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-434
§ 14-6-434. Fees, costs and expenses
Status: in_force

(a) There is no fee for filing a petition under this act nor shall any state, county or local law enforcement officer charge a fee for service of process under this act. Witness fees, juror fees and travel expenses in the amounts allowable by law may be paid to persons other than the parties who are subpoenaed or required to appear at any hearing pursuant to this act.

(b) The following costs and expenses, when approved and certified by the court to the county treasurer, shall be a charge upon the funds of the county where the proceedings are held and shall be paid by the board of county commissioners of that county:

(i) Witness fees and travel expense;

(ii) Jury fees, costs and travel expense;

(iii) Costs of service of process or notice by certified mail;

(iv) Costs of any physical or mental examinations or treatment ordered by the court;

(v) Reasonable compensation for services and costs of counsel appointed by the court;

(vi) Reasonable compensation for services and costs of a guardian ad litem appointed by the court, unless the county participates in the guardian ad litem program administered by the office of guardian ad litem pursuant to W.S. 14-12-101 through 14-12-104 and the office was appointed to provide the guardian ad litem; and

(vii) Any other costs of the proceedings which would be assessable as costs in the district court.

(c) In every case in which a guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent the child under this act or in which counsel has been appointed under this act to represent a child or the child's parents, guardian or custodian, the court shall determine whether the child, the child's parents, guardian, custodian or other person responsible for the child's support is able to pay part or all of the costs of representation and shall enter specific findings on the record. If the court determines that any of the parties is able to pay any amount as reimbursement for costs of representation, the court shall order reimbursement or shall state on the record the reasons why reimbursement was not ordered. The court may also in any case order that all or any part of the costs and expenses enumerated in paragraphs (b)(i), (iii), (iv) and (vii) of this section, be reimbursed to the county by the child, the child's parents or any person legally obligated for his support, or any of them jointly and severally, upon terms the court may direct. An order for reimbursement of costs made pursuant to this subsection may be enforced as provided in W.S. 14-6-435 . Any reimbursement ordered for guardian ad litem services provided pursuant to W.S. 14-12-101 through 14-12-104 shall be apportioned between the county and the office of guardian ad litem in accordance with payments made for those services.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-703 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-703
§ 14-6-703. Indian tribe jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) An Indian tribe shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any child custody proceeding involving an Indian child who resides or is domiciled within the reservation of the tribe, except where jurisdiction is vested in the state under federal law. The Indian tribe shall retain exclusive jurisdiction if the Indian child is a ward of a tribal court, notwithstanding the residence or domicile of the child.

(b) In any state court proceeding for the shelter care placement of, or termination of parental rights to, an Indian child not domiciled or residing within the reservation of the Indian child's tribe, the state court, upon the petition of either parent, the Indian custodian or the Indian child's tribe and absent good cause to the contrary or an objection by either parent, shall transfer the proceeding to the jurisdiction of the appropriate tribe. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the tribal court's authority to decline a transfer to the tribal court under this subsection.

(c) The Indian custodian of an Indian child and the Indian child's tribe shall have the right to intervene in any state court proceeding for the shelter care placement of, or termination of parental rights to, an Indian child.

(d) The state of Wyoming shall give full faith and credit to the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of any Indian tribe applicable to Indian child custody proceedings to the same extent that the tribe gives full faith and credit to the public acts, records and judicial proceedings of the state of Wyoming.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-206 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-1-206
§ 14-1-206. Emancipated minor subject to adult criminal jurisdiction
Status: in_force

An emancipated minor is subject to jurisdiction of adult courts for all criminal offenses.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-441 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-441
§ 14-3-441. Confidentiality in court proceedings
Status: in_force

In the event a confidentiality order has been entered pursuant to W.S. 35-21-112 or any other court order allowing a party to maintain confidentiality of addresses or other information identifying the residence of the victim of domestic abuse, the address and city or state of residence and other information identifying the residence of the victim of domestic abuse and any child residing with the victim of domestic abuse shall remain confidential in any court proceedings under this title.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-434 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-434
§ 14-3-434. Fees, costs and expenses
Status: in_force

(a) There is no fee for filing a petition under this act nor shall any state, county or local law enforcement officer charge a fee for service of process under this act. Witness fees, juror fees and travel expenses in the amounts allowable by law may be paid to persons other than the parties who are subpoenaed or required to appear at any hearing pursuant to this act.

(b) The following costs and expenses, when approved and certified by the court to the county treasurer, shall be a charge upon the funds of the county where the proceedings are held and shall be paid by the board of county commissioners of that county:

(i) Witness fees and travel expense;

(ii) Jury fees, costs and travel expense;

(iii) Costs of service of process or notice by certified mail;

(iv) Costs of any physical or mental examinations or treatment ordered by the court;

(v) Reasonable compensation for services and costs of counsel appointed by the court;

(vi) Reasonable compensation for services and costs of a guardian ad litem appointed by the court, unless the county participates in the guardian ad litem program administered by the office of guardian ad litem pursuant to W.S. 14-12-101 through 14-12-104 and the office was appointed to provide the guardian ad litem; and

(vii) Any other costs of the proceedings which would be assessable as costs in the district court.

(c) In every case in which a guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent the child under this act or in which counsel has been appointed under this act to represent the child's parents, guardian or custodian, the court shall determine whether the child's parents, guardian, custodian or other person responsible for the child's support is able to pay part or all of the costs of representation and shall enter specific findings on the record. If the court determines that any of the parties is able to pay any amount as reimbursement for costs of representation, the court shall order reimbursement or shall state on the record the reasons why reimbursement was not ordered. The court may also in any case order that all or any part of the costs and expenses enumerated in paragraphs (b)(i), (iii), (iv) and (vii) of this section, be reimbursed to the county by the child's parents or any person legally obligated for his support, or any of them jointly and severally, upon terms the court may direct. An order for reimbursement of costs made pursuant to this subsection may be enforced as provided in W.S. 14-3-435 . Any reimbursement ordered for guardian ad litem services provided pursuant to W.S. 14-12-101 through 14-12-104 shall be apportioned between the county and the guardian ad litem program in accordance with payments made for those services.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-406 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-406
§ 14-3-406. Child in custody; no shelter care placement without court order; exceptions; notice to parent or guardian; release
Status: in_force

(a) A child taken into temporary protective custody shall not be placed in shelter care without a court order unless shelter care is required to:

(i) Protect the child's person;

(ii) Prevent the child from being removed from the jurisdiction of the court; or

(iii) Provide the child having no parent, guardian, custodian or other responsible adult with supervision and care and return him to the court when required.

(b) Any person taking a child into temporary protective custody under this act shall as soon as possible notify the child's parent, guardian or custodian. Unless the child's shelter care is authorized by court order or required for one (1) of the reasons in subsection (a) of this section, the child shall be released to the care of his parent, guardian, custodian or other responsible adult upon that person's written promise to present the child before the court upon request.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-203 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-1-203
§ 14-1-203. Application for emancipation decree; hearing; notice; rights and liabilities of emancipated minor; conditions for issuance of decree; filing of decree; copy to applicant
Status: in_force

(a) Upon written application of a minor subject to personal jurisdiction of the court, a district court may enter a decree of emancipation in accordance with this act. The application shall be verified and shall set forth with specificity all of the following facts:

(i) That he is at least seventeen (17) years of age;

(ii) That he willingly lives separate and apart from his parents;

(iii) That his parents consent to or acquiesce in the separate living arrangement;

(iv) That he is managing his own financial affairs; and

(v) That the source of his income is not derived from means declared unlawful under state or federal law or from assistance received under W.S. 42-2-104 .

(b) The district court shall conduct a hearing on the minor's application for emancipation within sixty (60) days after the date of filing. Notice of the hearing shall be given to the minor and his parents by certified mail at least ten (10) days before the date set for hearing.

(c) At the hearing, the court shall advise the minor of the effect of emancipation pursuant to W.S. 14-1-202 . These rights and liabilities shall be stated in the emancipation decree.

(d) The court may enter a decree of emancipation if the minor is at least seventeen (17) years of age and the court finds emancipation is in the best interests of the minor. In making a determination, the court shall consider if the:

(i) Minor's parents consent to the proposed emancipation;

(ii) Minor is living or is willing to live apart from his parents and is substantially able to provide self-maintenance and support without parental guidance and supervision;

(iii) Minor demonstrates he is sufficiently mature and knowledgeable to manage his personal affairs without parental assistance; and

(iv) Source of the minor's income is not derived from means declared unlawful under state or federal law.

(e) Upon entry of a decree of emancipation, the court shall file the decree with the county clerk of the county in which the child resides. A copy of the decree shall be issued to the minor.

(f) A declaration of emancipation shall be conclusive evidence that the minor is emancipated, but emancipation may also be proved by other evidence like any other fact.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-4-112 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-4-112
§ 14-4-112. Contracts by department of family services
Status: in_force

The department of family services is authorized to contract with any lawful authority of any child caring facility for the care and custody of Wyoming children which have been placed therein by court order under the Juvenile Justice Act or otherwise. The department shall select those child caring facilities requiring the least expense to the state for the care and custody of children.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-13-102 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-13-102
§ 14-13-102. Access and standards
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (d) of this section, a child in an out-of-home placement is entitled to engage in, to the greatest extent possible, age appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities and experiences as he would otherwise be able to experience in his own home. A child with a disability or special needs in an out-of-home placement shall have the same access to age appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities and experiences as the child's nondisabled peers, even if reasonable accommodations are required.

(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section and if not in conflict with any residual parental rights and duties, applicable court order or department case plan, a caregiver shall use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when determining whether to allow a child in foster care under the responsibility of the department or in an out-of-home placement to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural or social activities.

(c) Under the reasonable and prudent parent standard, a caregiver shall give consideration to the following when deciding whether to allow a child to participate in an activity or experience:

(i) A parent or custodian's wishes, when appropriate;

(ii) The child's age, maturity and development level to ensure the child's overall health and safety;

(iii) The potential risk factors and appropriateness of the activity or experience;

(iv) The best interest of the child based on information known by the caregiver;

(v) The child's wishes;

(vi) The importance of encouraging the child's emotional and developmental growth;

(vii) The importance of supporting the child in developing skills to successfully transition to adulthood;

(viii) The importance of providing the child with the most family like living experience possible; and

(ix) Any special needs or accommodations that the child may need to safely participate in the activity or experience.

(d) A caregiver may provide or withhold permission for children in his care to participate in and experience age appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. A caregiver's ability to grant or withhold permission:

(i) Shall not override or conflict with a parent's residual parental rights and duties to make decisions regarding his child's participation in activities and experiences or with rights as determined by court order;

(ii) Shall be exercised using the reasonable prudent parent standard;

(iii) Shall not conflict with any applicable court order or department case plan;

(iv) May be exercised without the prior approval of the department if exercising caregiver authority is consistent with the department case plan.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-705 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-705
§ 14-2-705. Genetic testing results; rebuttal
Status: in_force

(a) Under this act, a man is rebuttably identified as the father of a child if the genetic testing complies with this article and the results disclose that:

(i) The man has at least a ninety-nine percent (99%) probability of paternity, using a prior probability of one-half ( 1 / 2 ), as calculated by using the combined paternity index obtained in the testing; and

(ii) A combined paternity index of at least one hundred (100) to one (1).

(b) A man identified under subsection (a) of this section as the father of the child may rebut the genetic testing results only by other genetic testing satisfying the requirements of this article which:

(i) Excludes the man as a genetic father of the child; or

(ii) Identifies another man as the possible father of the child.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in W.S. 14-2-710 , if more than one (1) man is identified by genetic testing as the possible father of the child, the court shall order them to submit to further genetic testing to identify the genetic father.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-234 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-234
§ 14-6-234. Stay of orders pending appeal; securing of payment; staying transfer of legal custody
Status: in_force

(a) If an appeal is taken, an order to pay a fine, costs, support for a child, restitution or any order for the payment of money may be stayed by the juvenile court or by the supreme court pending appeal. The court may require the appellant to deposit with the clerk of court the whole or any part of the payment ordered, to give bond for the payment thereof or any other terms and conditions to secure payment upon final determination of the appeal as the court deems proper. The court may also issue any appropriate order to restrain the appellant from dissipating his assets pending appeal.

(b) Either the juvenile court or the supreme court may stay an order transferring legal custody of a child to a person, agency, organization or institution other than his parents, guardian or former custodian, provided that suitable provision is made for the detention or shelter care of the child pending the appeal.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-1004 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-1004
§ 14-2-1004. Birth cost recovery calculation--medical assistance
Status: in_force

(a) Before requiring the payment of any amount of birth costs under W.S. 14-2-1003 , the department shall require the father to provide satisfactory proof of income. If the father does not provide satisfactory proof of income, or if the department is unable to determine the father's income using any means authorized by law, a rebuttable presumption shall exist that the father's income is greater than four hundred percent (400%) of the federal poverty level.

(b) After notification of birth costs pursuant to W.S. 14-2-1003(a) , the department shall calculate the amount of birth costs that are recoverable from the father in the following manner, subject to subsection (d) of this section:

(i) For a father earning less than two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty level, zero percent (0%) of the birth costs;

(ii) For a father earning two hundred percent (200%) or greater, but less than two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level, ten percent (10%) of the birth costs;

(iii) For a father earning two hundred fifty percent (250%) or greater, but less than three hundred percent (300%) of the federal poverty level, twenty percent (20%) of the birth costs;

(iv) For a father earning three hundred percent (300%) or greater, but less than three hundred fifty percent (350%) of the federal poverty level, thirty percent (30%) of the birth costs;

(v) For a father earning three hundred fifty percent (350%) or greater, but less than four hundred percent (400%) of the federal poverty level, forty percent (40%) of the birth costs;

(vi) For a father earning four hundred percent (400%) of the federal poverty level or greater, fifty percent (50%) of the birth costs.

(c) The department may assess a fee, in addition to any recoverable birth costs under subsection (b) of this section, which equals the average expenses incurred by the department on a per case basis for the administration of this article and W.S. 42-4-122 , plus any attorney's fees, if applicable. No fee or attorney's fees shall be assessed against a father who meets the criteria of paragraph (b)(i) of this section.

(d) The total amount recoverable by the department under this section, including any fee or attorney's fees assessed pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, shall not exceed the average birth cost paid by medical assistance in this state, as established by rule promulgated pursuant to W.S. 14-2-1008 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-310 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-310
§ 14-6-310. Program participation not a matter of right
Status: in_force

(a) Participation in an intensive supervision program authorized by this article is a matter of discretion and not of right.

(b) No juvenile probationer shall be allowed to participate in an intensive supervision program authorized by this article unless the probationer signs an intensive supervised probation agreement to abide by the terms of all the rules and regulations of the department relating to the operation of the program and agrees to submit to administrative sanctions which may be imposed under W.S. 14-6-314 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-201 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-201
§ 14-2-201. Maintenance and education of minor out of income from own property
Status: in_force

Any minor having a living parent and owning property with income sufficient for his maintenance and education in a manner more expensive than his parent can reasonably afford, regard given to the situation of the parent's family and to all circumstances of the case, the expenses of the minor's education and maintenance may be defrayed out of the income of the minor's own property in whole or in part, as judged reasonable and as directed by the court. The charges for maintenance and education may be allowed accordingly in the settlements of the accounts of the minor's guardian.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-436 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-436
§ 14-6-436. Proceedings deemed in equity
Status: in_force

All proceedings under this act shall be regarded as proceedings in equity and the court shall have and exercise equitable jurisdiction.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-405 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-405
§ 14-3-405. Taking of child into custody; when permitted
Status: in_force

(a) A child, or any other child residing in the same household, may be taken into custody by a law enforcement officer without a warrant or court order and without the consent of the parents, guardians or others exercising temporary or permanent control over the child when:

(i) There are reasonable grounds to believe a child is abandoned, lost, suffering from illness or injury or seriously endangered by the child's surroundings and immediate custody appears to be necessary for his protection;

(ii) The child's conduct or behavior seriously endangers himself and immediate custody appears necessary; or

(iii) The child is as evidenced by an examination being abused or neglected by a parent, guardian or legal custodian, a member of the parent's, guardian's or legal custodian's household or any other person known to the parent, guardian or legal custodian.

(b) A child may be taken into temporary protective custody by a physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner without a warrant or court order and without the consent of the parents, guardians or others exercising temporary or permanent control over the child when the physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner treating the child, or a hospital in which the child is being treated, finds that there is reasonable cause to believe an imminent danger to the child's life, health or safety exists unless the child is taken into protective custody, whether or not additional medical treatment is required, and there is not time to apply for a court order.

(c) A district attorney may file an emergency petition, or the department of family services, a local law enforcement officer, an administrator of a hospital in which a child reasonably believed to have been abused or neglected is being treated, or any physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner who treated the child may request the court for a protective order. After considering the emergency petition or request, the judge or commissioner, upon finding that there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected and that the child, by continuing in his place of residence or in the care and custody of the person responsible for his health, safety and welfare, would be in imminent danger of his life, health or safety, may:

(i) Issue an ex parte order or search warrant. The order shall place the child in the temporary protective custody of the local child protection agency;

(ii) Issue an emergency order or search warrant upon application and hearing, authorizing ordinary or emergency care of the child or authorizing a forensic examination to collect evidence.

(d) Temporary protective custody shall not exceed forty-eight (48) hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays.

(e) When necessary for the best interest or welfare of the child in temporary protective custody, a court may order medical or other necessary health care, including mental health and substance abuse care, notwithstanding the absence of a prior finding of child abuse or neglect.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-809 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-809
§ 14-2-809. Limitation; child having acknowledged or adjudicated father
Status: in_force

(a) If a child has an acknowledged father, a signatory to the acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity may commence a proceeding seeking to rescind the acknowledgement or denial or challenge the paternity of the child only within the time allowed under W.S. 14-2-607 or 14-2-608 .

(b) If a child has an acknowledged father or an adjudicated father, an individual, other than the child, who is neither a signatory to the acknowledgment of paternity nor a party to the adjudication and who seeks an adjudication of paternity of the child shall commence a proceeding not later than two (2) years after the effective date of the acknowledgment or adjudication.

(c) A proceeding under this section is subject to the application of the principles of estoppel established under W.S. 14-2-808 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-210 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-210
§ 14-6-210. Hearing conducted by commissioner; authority and duty; review by court
Status: in_force

(a) In the absence or incapacity of the judge, the detention or shelter care hearing may be conducted by a district court commissioner of the county in which the child is being detained or held in shelter care.

(b) The commissioner may make any order concerning the child's release, continued detention or shelter care as authorized to the judge under W.S. 14-6-209 . If the child is not released after the hearing, the commissioner shall promptly file with the court a complete written resume of the evidence adduced at the hearing and his reasons for not releasing the child. The commissioner shall conduct the hearing pursuant to W.S. 14-6-209 except that, if a child who has been advised of his rights wishes to admit the allegations, the commissioner may take testimony to establish a factual basis and accept the admission and perform all other requirements of the initial hearing but shall not proceed to disposition. The hearing shall be conducted in the presence of counsel and guardian ad litem, if so appointed. The commissioner may also appoint counsel, appoint a guardian ad litem, order a predisposition report, appoint a multidisciplinary team, issue subpoenas or search warrants, order physical or medical examinations and authorize emergency medical, surgical or dental treatment all as provided in this act. The commissioner shall not make final orders of adjudication or disposition.

(c) The court shall review the reports, orders and actions of the commissioner as soon as reasonably possible and confirm or modify the commissioner's orders and actions as it deems appropriate.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-208 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-208
§ 14-3-208. Temporary protective custody; order; time limitation; remedial health care
Status: in_force

(a) When a child is taken into temporary protective custody pursuant to W.S. 14-3-405(a) and (b) , the person taking custody shall immediately notify the local department of family services office and place or transfer temporary protective custody to the local department of family services office as soon as practicable. The local department of family services office shall:

(i) Accept physical custody of the child;

(ii) Make reasonable efforts to inform the parent, noncustodial parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare that the child has been taken into temporary protective custody, unless otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(iii) Arrange for care and supervision of the child in the most appropriate and least restrictive setting necessary to meet the child's needs, including foster homes or other child care facilities certified by the department or approved by the court. When it is in the best interest of the child, the department shall place the child with the child's noncustodial birth parent or with the child's extended family, including adult siblings, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts or uncles. Prior to approving placement with the child's noncustodial birth parent or extended family, the department shall determine whether anyone living in the home has been convicted of a crime involving serious harm to children or has a substantiated case listed on the central registry established pursuant to W.S. 14-3-213 . The department may leave the child in the care of a physician or hospital when necessary to ensure the child receives proper care. A neglected child shall not be placed in a jail or detention facility other than for a delinquent act;

(iv) Initiate an investigation of the allegations; and

(v) Assess the child's mental and physical needs, provide for the child's ordinary and emergency medical care and seek emergency court authorization for any extraordinary medical care that is needed prior to the shelter care hearing.

(b) The law enforcement or medical provider shall promptly notify the court and the district attorney of any child taken into temporary protective custody and placed in its care pursuant to W.S. 14-3-405 without a court order.

(c) Temporary protective custody shall not exceed forty-eight (48) hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays.

(d) When the court orders the child into the legal custody of the department pursuant to W.S. 14-3-409(d) or 14-3-429 , the department shall:

(i) Accept legal custody of the child;

(ii) Continue or arrange for, care, transportation and supervision of the child as provided in paragraph (a)(iii) of this section;

(iii) Assess the child's mental and physical health needs and provide for the child's ordinary and emergency medical care;

(iv) Arrange for the provision of the education of the child, including participation in individualized education or developmental services;

(v) Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment recommendations for the child;

(vi) Perform any other duties ordered by the court relating to the care or custody of the child.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-906 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-906
§ 14-2-906. Effect of dissolution of marriage or withdrawal of consent
Status: in_force

(a) If a marriage is dissolved before placement of eggs, sperm or embryos, the former spouse is not a parent of the resulting child unless the former spouse consented in a record that if assisted reproduction were to occur after a divorce, the former spouse would be a parent of the child.

(b) The consent of a woman or a man to assisted reproduction may be withdrawn by that individual in a record at any time before placement of eggs, sperm or embryos. An individual who withdraws consent under this section is not a parent of the resulting child.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-803 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-803
§ 14-2-803. Parties to proceeding
Status: in_force

(a) The following individuals shall be joined as parties in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage:

(i) The mother of the child; and

(ii) A man whose paternity of the child is to be adjudicated.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-437 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-437
§ 14-3-437. Records and reports confidential; inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Throughout proceedings pursuant to this act the court shall safeguard the records from disclosure. Upon completion of the proceedings, whether or not there is an adjudication, the court shall order the entire file, except for child support orders, and record of the proceeding sealed and the court shall not release these records except to the extent necessary to meet the following inquiries:

(i) From another court of law;

(ii) From an agency preparing a presentence report for another court;

(iii) From a party to the proceeding;

(iv) From the department of family services for purposes of establishing, modifying or enforcing a support obligation.

(b) Upon receipt of inquiries as set out in this section, the court may release a copy of the presentence investigation report together with a cover letter stating the disposition of the proceeding.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-439 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-439
§ 14-3-439. Separate docket for juvenile cases; availability of records for statistics
Status: in_force

The clerk of the court shall maintain a separate docket for cases under this act and record therein the case number, the allegations of the petition, the age of the child involved and the disposition made. The records shall be made available for statistical purposes provided the names of the parties are not revealed.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-227 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-227
§ 14-6-227. Predisposition studies and reports
Status: repealed

(a) After a petition is filed alleging the child is delinquent, the court shall order the department to make a predisposition study and report. The court shall establish a deadline for completion of the report. While preparing the study the department shall consult with the child's school and school district to determine the child's educational needs. The study and report shall also cover:

(i) The social history, environment and present condition of the child and his family;

(ii) The performance of the child in school, including whether the child receives special education services and how his goals and objectives might be impacted by the court's disposition, provided the school receives authorization to share the information;

(iii) The presence of child abuse and neglect or domestic violence histories, past acts of violence, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities or physical impairments and the necessary services to accommodate the disabilities and impairments;

(iv) The presence of any mental health or substance abuse risk factors, including current participation in counseling, therapy or treatment; and

(v) Other matters relevant to the child's present status as a delinquent, including any pertinent family information, treatment of the child or proper disposition of the case, including any information required by W.S. 21-13-315(d) .

(b) Within ten (10) days after a petition is filed alleging a child is delinquent, the court shall appoint a multidisciplinary team. Upon motion by a party, the court may add or dismiss a member of the multidisciplinary team.

(i) to (vii) Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

(c) The multidisciplinary team shall include the following:

(i) The child's parent, parents or guardian;

(ii) A representative of the school district who has direct knowledge of the child and, if the child receives special education, is a member of the child's individualized education plan team;

(iii) A representative of the department;

(iv) The child's psychiatrist, psychologist or mental health professional;

(v) The district attorney or his designee;

(vi) The child's attorney or guardian ad litem, if one is appointed by the court;

(vii) The volunteer lay advocate, if one is appointed by the court; and

(viii) The foster parent.

(d) In addition to the persons listed in subsection (c) of this section, the court may appoint one (1) or more of the following persons to the multidisciplinary team:

(i), (ii) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 236, § 4.

(iii) The child;

(iv) A relative;

(v) If the predispositional study indicates a parent or child has special needs, an appropriate representative of the department of health's substance abuse, mental health or developmental disabilities division who has knowledge of the services available in the state's system of care that are pertinent to those identified needs;

(vi) Other professionals or persons who have particular knowledge relating to the child or his family, or expertise in children's services and the child's or parent's specific disability or special needs, including linguistic and cultural needs.

(e) Before the first multidisciplinary team meeting, the department of family services shall provide each member of the multidisciplinary team with a brief summary of the case detailing the allegations in the petition that have been adjudicated, if any. The multidisciplinary team shall, as quickly as reasonably possible, review the child's personal and family history, school, mental health and department of family services records and any other pertinent information, for the purpose of making sanction recommendations. The team shall involve the child in the development of recommendations to the extent appropriate.

(f) At the first multidisciplinary team meeting, the team shall formulate reasonable and attainable recommendations for the court outlining the goals or objectives the parents should be required to meet for the child to be returned to the home or for the case to be closed, or until ordered by the court in termination proceedings. At each subsequent meeting, the multidisciplinary team shall review the progress of the parents and the child, and shall reevaluate the plan ordered by the court. For cause, which shall be set forth with specificity, the multidisciplinary team may adjust its recommendations to the court with respect to the goals or objectives in the plan to effect the return of the child to the home or to close the case, or until ordered by the court in termination proceedings. The multidisciplinary team shall formulate written recommendations consistent with the purposes of this act. After each multidisciplinary team meeting, the coordinator shall prepare for submission to each member of the team and to the court a summary of the multidisciplinary team meeting specifically describing the recommendations for the court and the goals and objectives which should be met to return the child to the home or to close the case, or until ordered by the court in termination proceedings. If the recommendations for the case plan have been changed, the summary shall include a detailed explanation of the change in the recommendations and the reasons for the change.

(g) All records, reports and sanction recommendations of the multidisciplinary team are confidential except as provided by this section. Any person who willfully violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(h) Except for consideration at a hearing on a motion to transfer the case to another court as provided in W.S. 14-6-237 , the court shall not consider any report or recommendation under this section prior to adjudication of the allegations in the petition without the consent of the child and the child's parents, guardian or custodian.

(j) Any member of a multidisciplinary team who cannot attend team meetings in person or by telephone may submit written reports and recommendations to the other team members and to the court. Individuals who are not members of the multidisciplinary team but have knowledge pertinent to the team's decisions may be asked to provide information to the multidisciplinary team. The individuals shall be bound by the confidentiality provisions of subsection (g) of this section.

(k) The department shall develop a case plan for a juvenile when there is a recommendation to place the child outside the home.

(m) If the child is placed outside the home, the multidisciplinary team shall meet quarterly to review the child's and the family's progress toward meeting the goals or expectations in the case plan and the multidisciplinary team shall provide a written report with recommendations to the court prior to each review hearing.

(n) No later than five (5) business days prior to the dispositional hearing, the multidisciplinary team shall file with the court the multidisciplinary team report which shall include the multidisciplinary team's recommendations and the department case plan in a standard format established by the department.

(o) Five (5) business days prior to each review hearing, the multidisciplinary team shall file with the court a report updating the multidisciplinary team report, the multidisciplinary team's recommendations and the department case plan.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-817 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-817
§ 14-2-817. Rules for adjudication of paternity
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall apply the following rules to adjudicate the paternity of a child:

(i) The paternity of a child having a presumed, acknowledged or adjudicated father may be disproved only by admissible results of genetic testing excluding that man as the father of the child or identifying another man as the father of the child;

(ii) Unless the results of genetic testing are admitted to rebut other results of genetic testing, a man identified as the father of a child under W.S. 14-2-705 shall be adjudicated the father of the child;

(iii) If the court finds that genetic testing under W.S. 14-2-705 neither identifies nor excludes a man as the father of a child, the court may not dismiss the proceeding. In that event, the results of genetic testing, and other evidence, are admissible to adjudicate the issue of paternity;

(iv) Unless the results of genetic testing are admitted to rebut other results of genetic testing, a man excluded as the father of a child by genetic testing shall be adjudicated not to be the father of the child.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-4-117 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-4-117
§ 14-4-117. Juvenile detention facilities standards; definitions; report
Status: in_force

(a) Sheriffs, in consultation with other operators of juvenile detention facilities, shall develop and implement uniform standards after consideration of nationally recognized criteria for the operation of all hardware secure and staff secure juvenile detention facilities.

(b) No minor shall be detained in a hardware secure or staff secure juvenile detention facility unless the facility has adopted the standards specified under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The sheriffs shall report to the joint judiciary interim committee by November 15, 2012 with respect to their progress in developing and implementing the standards specified under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) As used in this section:

(i) “ Hardware secure juvenile detention facility ” means a facility used for the detention of minors that is characterized by locks on the doors and other restrictive hardware designed to restrict the movement of the minors and protect public safety;

(ii) “ Staff secure juvenile detention facility ” means a facility used for the detention of minors that is characterized by a trained staff to supervise the movement and activities of detained minors at the facility, without the additional use of hardware secure equipment.

(e) Nothing in this section shall apply to the Wyoming boys' school or the Wyoming girls' school.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-401 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-401
§ 14-3-401. Short title; applicability
Status: in_force

(a) This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Child Protection Act.”

(b) If the child suspected to be abused or neglected is an Indian child as defined by W.S. 14-6-702(a)(iv) , the court and all parties shall comply with the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act. If any provision of this act conflicts with the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act for addressing an allegation of abuse or neglect of an Indian child, the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act shall control.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-5-103 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-5-103
§ 14-5-103. Duties of department of family services
Status: in_force

(a) “Appropriate public authorities” as used in article II of W.S. 14-5-101 and “appropriate authority in the receiving state” as used in article IV(a) of W.S. 14-5-101 mean the Wyoming department of family services. The department shall:

(i) Receive and act with reference to notices required by article II of W.S. 14-5-101 ; and

(ii) Act as compact administrator in accordance with article VI of W.S. 14-5-101 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-304 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-304
§ 14-3-304. Purchase by person under twenty-one years of age prohibited
Status: repealed

(a) No person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall purchase or attempt to purchase nicotine products, or misrepresent his identity or age, or use any false or altered identification for the purpose of purchasing or attempting to purchase nicotine products. A person shall not be arrested for an alleged violation of this subsection but shall be issued a citation as a charging document by a peace officer having probable cause to believe the person violated this subsection. An officer issuing a citation shall deposit one (1) copy of the citation with the court having jurisdiction over the alleged offense. Bond may be posted and forfeited for an offense charged under this section in an amount equal to the fine imposed by subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Any person violating subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(i) to (iii) Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 83, § 2, eff. July 1, 2020.

(c) In lieu of the fine under subsection (b) of this section, the court may allow the defendant to perform community service or attend a tobacco or nicotine cessation program and be granted credit against his fine and court costs at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) for each hour of work performed or each hour of tobacco or nicotine cessation program attended.

(d) No conviction under this section, whether by guilty plea, adjudication of guilt or forfeiture of bond shall be reported by the court to any law enforcement agency. Upon payment of the fine imposed by subsection (b) of this section, a criminal conviction under this section shall be expunged by operation of law from all records of the court six (6) months after the entry of conviction. For any person whose record of conviction was expunged under this subsection, the conviction is deemed not to have occurred and the individual may reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter. No expungement under this subsection shall be considered for purposes of any other law providing for expungement.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-438 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-438
§ 14-6-438. Liability for contempt; penalties
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court upon its own motion or upon the motion of the district or county attorney, or guardian ad litem, may find that the child, the child's parent, parents, or guardian or any other person who willfully violates, or neglects or refuses to obey or perform any order or provision of this act is liable for contempt of court and may be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or incarcerated not more than ninety (90) days, or both.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-611 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-611
§ 14-2-611. Full faith and credit
Status: in_force

A court of this state shall give full faith and credit to an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity effective in another state if the acknowledgment or denial has been signed and is otherwise in compliance with the law of the other state.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-222 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-222
§ 14-6-222. Advising of right to counsel required; appointment of counsel; verification of financial condition
Status: in_force

(a) At their first appearance before the court the child and his parents, guardian or custodian shall be advised by the court of their right to be represented by counsel at every stage of the proceedings including appeal, and to employ counsel of their own choice.

(b) The court shall upon request appoint counsel who may be the guardian ad litem to represent the child if the child, his parents, guardian, custodian or other person responsible for the child's support are unable to obtain counsel. If appointment of counsel is requested, the court shall require the child and his parents, guardian, custodian or other person legally responsible for the child's support to verify their financial condition under oath, either by written affidavit signed and sworn to by the parties or by sworn testimony made a part of the record of the proceedings. The affidavit or sworn testimony shall state they are without sufficient money, property, assets or credit to employ counsel in their own behalf. The court may require further verification of financial condition if it deems necessary. If the child requests counsel and his parents, guardian, custodian or other person responsible for the child's support is able but unwilling to obtain counsel for the child, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the child and may direct reimbursement of counsel fees under W.S. 14-6-235(c) .

(c) The court may appoint counsel for any party when necessary in the interest of justice.

(d) Counsel representing a child alleged to be delinquent under this act shall consider among other things what is in the best interest of the child.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-606 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-606
§ 14-2-606. No filing fee
Status: in_force

The state office of vital records shall not charge for filing an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-404 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-404
§ 14-6-404. Venue; change of venue or judge
Status: in_force

Proceedings under this act may be commenced in the county where the child is living or is present when the proceedings are commenced or in the county where the misconduct showing the child to be in need of supervision occurred. Change of venue or change of judge may be had under the circumstances and upon the terms and conditions provided by law in a civil action in the district court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-5-102 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-5-102
§ 14-5-102. Financial responsibility
Status: in_force

Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions within W.S. 14-5-101 shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of article IV thereof.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-810 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-810
§ 14-2-810. Joinder of proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be joined with a proceeding for adoption, termination of parental rights, child custody or visitation, child support, divorce, annulment, legal separation or separate maintenance, probate or administration of an estate or other appropriate proceeding.

(b) A respondent may not join a proceeding described in subsection (a) of this section with a proceeding to adjudicate parentage brought under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-245 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-245
§ 14-6-245. Progressive sanction guidelines
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the progressive sanctions guidelines authorized by W.S. 14-6-245 through 14-6-252 are to:

(i) Ensure that juvenile offenders face uniform and consistent consequences and punishments that correspond to the seriousness of each offender's current offense, prior delinquent history, special treatment or training needs and effectiveness of prior interventions;

(ii) Balance public protection and rehabilitation while holding juvenile offenders accountable;

(iii) Permit flexibility in the decisions made in relation to the juvenile offender to the extent allowed by law;

(iv) Consider the juvenile offender's circumstances; and

(v) Improve juvenile justice planning and resource allocation by ensuring uniform and consistent reporting of disposition decisions at all levels.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-403 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-403
§ 14-3-403. Juvenile court authority over certain issues
Status: in_force

(a) Coincident with proceedings concerning a minor alleged to be neglected and subject to the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act, the court has jurisdiction to:

(i) Determine questions concerning the right to legal custody of the minor;

(ii) Order any party to the proceedings to perform any acts, duties and responsibilities the court deems necessary; or

(iii) Order any party to the proceedings to refrain from any act or conduct the court deems detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the minor or essential to the enforcement of any lawful order of disposition of the minor made by the court.

(b) Nothing contained in this act is construed to deprive the district court of jurisdiction to determine questions of custody, parental rights, guardianship or any other questions involving minors, when the questions are the subject of or incidental to suits or actions commenced in or transferred to the district court as provided by law, except:

(i) If a petition involving the same child is pending in juvenile court or if continuing jurisdiction has been previously acquired by the juvenile court, the district court may certify the question of custody to the juvenile court; and

(ii) The district court at any time may request the juvenile court to make recommendations pertaining to guardianship or legal custody.

(c) A party to the proceeding may file a petition for adoption or an appointment of guardianship in the underlying juvenile action in lieu of filing a petition with the district court.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-417 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-417
§ 14-3-417. Subpoenas for witnesses and evidence
Status: in_force

Upon application of any party to the proceeding, the clerk shall issue and the court on its own motion may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of records, documents or other tangible evidence at any hearing.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-418 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-418
§ 14-3-418. Search warrant; when authorized; affidavit required; contents of affidavit and warrant; service and return
Status: in_force

(a) The court or a commissioner may issue a search warrant within the court's jurisdiction if it appears by application supported by affidavit of one (1) or more adults that a child is being neglected, unlawfully detained or physically abused and his health or welfare requires that he be taken immediately into custody, or it appears by application supported by affidavit of one (1) or more adults that evidence of child abuse exists.

(b) The affidavit shall be in writing, signed and affirmed by the affiant. The affidavit shall set forth:

(i) The name and age of the child sought, provided that if the name or age of the child is unknown the affidavit shall set forth a description of the child sufficient to identify him with reasonable certainty and a statement that the affiant believes the child is of age to come within the provisions of this act;

(ii) The affiant's belief that the child sought is being neglected, unlawfully detained or physically abused and his health or welfare requires that he be taken immediately into custody, and a statement of the facts upon which the belief is based; and

(iii) The affiant's belief that evidence of child abuse or neglect exists and could be obtained through forensic means, and a statement of the facts upon which the belief is based.

(c) The warrant may be directed to any law enforcement officer of the county or municipality in which the place or premises to be searched is located. The warrant shall:

(i) Name or describe the child sought;

(ii) Name the address or location and describe the place or premises to be searched;

(iii) State the grounds for issuance of the warrant;

(iv) Name the person or persons whose affidavit has been taken in support of the warrant; and

(v) Authorize the officer to whom the warrant is directed to conduct the search and instruct him as to the disposition of the child if found, pending further proceedings by the court.

(d) The officer making the search may enter the place or premises described in the warrant at any time with force if necessary, in order to remove the child or to obtain evidence that the child is neglected, unlawfully detained or physically abused. The officer conducting the search shall serve a copy of the warrant upon the person in possession of the place or premises searched and shall return the original warrant to the court showing his actions in the premises.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-406 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-406
§ 14-6-406. Child in custody; no detention or shelter care placement without court order; exceptions; notice to parent or guardian; release
Status: in_force

(a) A child taken into custody shall not be placed in detention or shelter care without a court order unless shelter care is required to:

(i) Protect the child's person;

(ii) Prevent the child from being removed from the jurisdiction of the court; or

(iii) Provide the child having no parent, guardian, custodian or other responsible adult with supervision and care and return him to the court when required.

(b) Any person taking a child into custody shall as soon as possible notify the child's parent, guardian or custodian. Unless the child's detention or shelter care is authorized by a court order issued pursuant to this act or required for one (1) of the reasons in subsection (a) of this section, the child shall be released to the care of his parent, guardian, custodian or other responsible adult upon that person's written promise to present the child before the court upon request.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-801 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-801
§ 14-2-801. Proceeding authorized
Status: in_force

A civil proceeding may be maintained to adjudicate the parentage of a child. The proceeding is governed by the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-202 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-1-202
§ 14-1-202. Application for emancipation decree; effect of decree
Status: in_force

(a) Upon written application of a minor under jurisdiction of the court and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a district court may enter a decree of emancipation in accordance with this act. In addition to W.S. 14-1-101(b) , the decree shall only:

(i) Recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of:

(A) Entering into a binding contract;

(B) Suing and being sued;

(C) Buying or selling real property;

(D) Establishing a residence;

(E) The criminal laws of this state.

(ii) Terminate parental support and control of the child and their rights to his income;

(iii) Terminate parental tort liability for the minor.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-1001 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-2-1001
§ 14-2-1001. Short title
Status: in_force

This article may be cited as the “Medicaid Fairness Act.”
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-402 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-402
§ 14-3-402. Definitions
Status: repealed

(a) As used in this act:

(i) “Adjudication” means a finding by the court or the jury, incorporated in a decree, as to the truth of the facts alleged in the petition;

(ii) “Adult” means an individual who has attained the age of majority;

(iii) “Child” means an individual who is under the age of majority;

(iv) “Clerk” means the clerk of a district court acting as the clerk of a juvenile court;

(v) “Commissioner” means a district court commissioner;

(vi) “Court” means the juvenile court established by W.S. 5-8-101 ;

(vii) “Custodian” means a person, institution or agency responsible for the child's welfare and having legal custody of a child by court order or having actual physical custody and control of a child and acting in loco parentis;

(viii) “Deprivation of custody” means transfer of legal custody by the court from a parent or previous legal custodian to another person, agency, organization or institution;

(ix) “Judge” means the judge of the juvenile court;

(x) “ Legal custody ” means a legal status created by court order which vests in a custodian the right to have physical custody of a minor, the right and duty to protect, train and discipline a minor, the duty to provide him with food, shelter, clothing, transportation, ordinary medical care, education and in an emergency, the right and duty to authorize surgery or other extraordinary medical care. The rights and duties of legal custody are subject to the rights and duties of the guardian of the person of the minor, and to residual parental rights and duties;

(xi) “Minor” means an individual who is under the age of majority;

(xii) “ Neglected child ” means a child:

(A) Who has been subjected to neglect as defined in W.S. 14-3-202(a)(vii) ;

(B) Who has been subjected to abuse as defined in W.S. 14-3-202(a)(ii) .

(I) through (IV) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 236, § 4.

(xiii) “ Parent ” means either a natural or adoptive parent of the child, a person adjudged the parent of the child in judicial proceedings or a man presumed to be the father under W.S. 14-2-504 ;

(xiv) “Parties” include the child, his parents, guardian or custodian, the state of Wyoming and any other person made a party by an order to appear, or named by the juvenile court;

(xv) “Protective supervision” means a legal status created by court order following an adjudication of neglect, whereby the child is permitted to remain in his home subject to supervision by the department of family services, a county or state probation officer or other qualified agency or individual the court may designate;

(xvi) “ Residual parental rights and duties ” means those rights and duties remaining with the parents after legal custody, guardianship of the person or both have been vested in another person, agency or institution. Residual parental rights and duties include but are not limited to:

(A) The duty to support and provide necessities of life;

(B) The right to consent to adoption;

(C) The right to reasonable visitation unless restricted or prohibited by court order;

(D) The right to determine the minor's religious affiliation; and

(E) The right to petition on behalf of the minor.

(xvii) “Shelter care” means the temporary care of a child in physically unrestricting facilities pending court disposition or execution of a court order for placement or commitment;

(xviii) “ Ordinary medical care ” means medical, dental and vision examinations, routine medical, dental and vision treatment and emergency surgical procedures, but does not include nonemergency surgical procedures;

(xix) “ Temporary protective custody ” means a legal status created prior to a shelter care hearing when a court, law enforcement officer, physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner takes a child into protective custody pursuant to W.S. 14-3-405 . Temporary protective custody vests in a custodian the duty to protect the child and arrange for the provision of food, shelter, clothing, transportation, ordinary medical care and education. Temporary protective custody shall be transferred from the law enforcement officer, physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner to the local child protection agency as soon as practicable to facilitate such care. Temporary protective custody divests the parent or custodian of his right to the custody and control of the child;

(xx) “ Transportation ” means as defined in W.S. 14-3-202(a)(xvii) ;

(xxi) “ Initial hearing ” means a hearing held in accordance with W.S. 14-3-426 ;

(xxii) “ Shelter care hearing ” means a hearing held in accordance with W.S. 14-3-409 ;

(xxiii) “ Transfer hearing ” means a hearing held in accordance with W.S. 14-6-237 ;

(xxiv) “ Another planned permanent living arrangement ” means a permanency plan for youth sixteen (16) years of age or older other than reunification, adoption, legal guardianship or placement with a fit and willing relative;

(xxv) “ Qualified individual ” means a person who meets the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 675a(c)(1)(D) ;

(xxvi) “ Qualified residential treatment program ” means a program that meets the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 672(k)(4) ;

(xxvii) “ This act ” means W.S. 14-3-401 through 14-3-441 .
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-420 — WY Code / Title 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-3-420
§ 14-3-420. Emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment
Status: in_force

The court may authorize and consent to emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment of a child taken into custody under the provisions of this act either before or after the filing of a petition, if in the opinion of a licensed and qualified physician or surgeon the child is suffering from a serious physical condition or illness which requires prompt treatment or prompt examination is necessary to preserve evidence of neglect.