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WY Stat § 14-3-419 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-419 - Physical and Mental Examinations.

14-3-419. Physical and mental examinations.| 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.
WY Stat § 14-3-420 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-420 - Emergency Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination or Treatment.

14-3-420. Emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment.| 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.
WY Stat § 14-3-421 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-421 - Reports of Medical or Mental Examinations; Use of Results; Copies.

14-3-421. Reports of medical or mental examinations; use of results; copies.| 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.
WY Stat § 14-3-422 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-422 - Advising of Right to Counsel Required; Appointment of Counsel; Verification of Financial Condition.

14-3-422. Advising of right to counsel required; appointment of counsel; verification of financial condition.| (a) At their first appearance before the court and at their initial hearing the child's 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 to represent the child's parents, guardian or custodian if the child's parents, guardian or custodian are unable to obtain counsel. If appointment of counsel is requested, the court shall require the child's parents, guardian or custodian 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.  (c) The court may appoint counsel for any party when necessary in the interest of justice.
WY Stat § 14-3-423 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-423 - Rights of Parties Generally; Demand for and Conduct of Jury Trial.

14-3-423. Rights of parties generally; demand for and conduct of jury trial.| (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.
WY Stat § 14-3-424 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-424 - Conduct of Hearings Generally; Exclusion of General Public and Child; Exceptions; Consolidations, Continuances or Deferrals Permitted.

14-3-424. Conduct of hearings generally; exclusion of general public and child; exceptions; consolidations, continuances or deferrals permitted.| (a) Unless a jury trial is demanded, hearings under this act shall be conducted by the court without a jury in an informal but orderly manner and separate from other proceedings not included under this act. The district attorney shall present evidence in support of the petition and otherwise represent the state. If the allegations in the petition are denied, adjudicatory and disposition hearings shall be recorded by the court reporter or by electronic, mechanical or other appropriate means.  (b) Except in hearings to declare a person in contempt of court, the general public are excluded from hearings under this act. Only the parties, counsel for the parties, jurors, witnesses, and other persons the court finds having a proper interest in the proceedings or in the work of the court shall be admitted. If the court finds it necessary in the best interest of the child, the child may be temporarily excluded from any hearing.  (c) Hearings on two (2) or more petitions may be consolidated for purposes of adjudication when the allegations in the petitions pertain to the same act constituting the alleged neglect. Separate hearings on the petitions may be held thereafter for purposes of disposition.  (d) The court may, on the motion of any party or on its own motion, continue or defer any hearing as the work of the court or justice requires.
WY Stat § 14-3-425 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-425 - Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.

14-3-425. Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof.| (a) Allegations of conduct showing a child to be neglected must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.  (b) If trial by jury is demanded, the jury shall decide issues of fact raised by the petition and return its verdict as to the truth of the allegations contained in the petition. A finding by the jury that the allegations are true is a determination that judicial intervention is necessary for the best interest and welfare of the child.
WY Stat § 14-3-428 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-428 - Abeyance of Proceedings by Consent Decree; Term of Decree; Reinstatement of Proceedings; Effect of Discharge or Completing Term.

14-3-428. Abeyance of proceedings by consent decree; term of decree; reinstatement of proceedings; effect of discharge or completing term.| (a) At any time after the filing of a petition alleging a child to be neglected and before adjudication, the court may issue a consent decree ordering further proceedings held in abeyance. The placement of the child is subject to the terms, conditions and stipulations agreed to by the parties affected in accordance with W.S. 14-3-429. The consent decree shall not be entered without the consent of the district attorney, the child's guardian ad litem and the parents. Modifications to an existing consent decree may be allowed.  (b) The consent decree shall be in writing and copies given to all parties. The decree shall include the case plan for the family.  (c) A consent decree, if the child remains within the home, shall be in force for the period agreed upon by the parties unless sooner terminated by the court.  (d) If the child is placed outside the home, a consent decree shall be in force for the period agreed upon by the parties but not longer than six (6) months unless sooner terminated by the court. For good cause the court may grant one (1) extension of the consent decree for no longer than six (6) months.  (e) If a consent decree is in effect and the child is in placement, the court shall hold review hearings as provided by W.S. 14-3-431.  (f) If prior to discharge by the court or expiration of the consent decree, the parents or guardian of a child alleged to be neglected fail to fulfill the terms and conditions of the decree or a new petition is filed alleging the child to be neglected, the original petition and proceeding may be reinstated upon order of the court after hearing, and the court may proceed as though the consent decree had never been entered. If, as part of the consent decree, the parents or guardian made an admission to any of the allegations contained in the original petition, that admission shall be entered only if the court orders that the original petition and proceeding be reinstated and the admissions, if any, be entered. If the admission is entered, the court may proceed to disposition pursuant to W.S. 14-3-426.  (g) Parties discharged by the court under a consent decree without reinstatement of the original petition and proceeding shall not thereafter be proceeded against in any court for the same misconduct alleged in the original petition except concurrent criminal allegations or charges against a person accused to have abused or neglected a child shall not be affected by a consent decree.
WY Stat § 14-3-430 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-430 - Orders of Protection; Requirements.

14-3-430. Orders of protection; requirements.| (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) Permit a parent reasonable visitation privileges under specified conditions and terms; or  (iv) Give proper attention to care of the home and to refrain from conduct detrimental to the child and the home environment.
WY Stat § 14-3-432 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-432 - Appeal; Right Generally; Transcript Provided; Cost Thereof.

14-3-432. Appeal; right generally; transcript provided; cost thereof.| (a) Any party including the state may appeal any final order, judgment or decree of the juvenile court to the supreme court within the time and in the manner provided by the Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure.  (b) Upon motion of the child's parents, guardian or custodian, supported by affidavit stating they are financially unable to purchase a transcript of the proceeding, a transcript or so much thereof necessary to support the appeal shall be provided at no cost or at a cost the court determines they are able to pay. Any cost of the transcript not charged to the appellant shall be certified by the court to the county treasurer and paid from the funds of the county in which the proceedings were held.
WY Stat § 14-3-433 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-433 - Stay of Orders Pending Appeal; Securing of Payment; Staying Transfer of Legal Custody.

14-3-433. Stay of orders pending appeal; securing of payment; staying transfer of legal custody.| (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 shelter care of the child pending the appeal.
WY Stat § 14-3-434 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-434 - Fees, Costs and Expenses.

14-3-434. Fees, costs and expenses.| (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 pursuant to W.S. 14-12-101 through 14-12-104 and the program 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.
WY Stat § 14-3-436 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-436 - Proceedings Deemed in Equity.

14-3-436. Proceedings deemed in equity.| All proceedings under this act shall be regarded as proceedings in equity and the court shall have and exercise equitable jurisdiction.
WY Stat § 14-3-437 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-437 - Records and Reports Confidential; Inspection.

14-3-437. Records and reports confidential; inspection.| (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.
WY Stat § 14-3-438 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-438 - Liability for Contempt; Penalties.

14-3-438. Liability for contempt; penalties.| 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'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.
WY Stat § 14-3-439 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-439 - Separate Docket for Juvenile Cases; Availability of Records for Statistics.

14-3-439. Separate docket for juvenile cases; availability of records for statistics.| 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.
WY Stat § 14-3-440 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-440 - Reasonable Efforts for Family Reunification; Exceptions.

14-3-440. Reasonable efforts for family reunification; exceptions.| (a) Except as provided in W.S. 14-2-309(b) or (c), reasonable efforts shall be made to preserve and reunify the family:  (i) Prior to placement of the child outside the home, to prevent or eliminate the need for removing the child from the child's home; and  (ii) To make it possible for the child to safely return to the child's home.  (b) In determining what reasonable efforts shall be made with respect to a child and in making those reasonable efforts, the child's health and safety shall be the paramount concern.  (c) Reasonable efforts to place a child for adoption or with a legal guardian may be made concurrently with the reasonable efforts described in subsection (a) of this section.  (d) If continuation of reasonable efforts described in subsection (a) of this section is determined to be inconsistent with the permanency plan for the child, reasonable efforts shall be made for placement of the child in a timely manner in accordance with the permanency plan, and to complete the steps necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child.  (e) Reasonable efforts determinations shall include whether or not services to the family have been accessible, available and appropriate.  (f) The court shall make the reasonable efforts determinations required under this section at every court hearing. The reasonable efforts determinations shall be documented in the court's orders.  (g) If the court determines as provided in W.S. 14-2-309(a)(vi), (b) or (c) that reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify the family are not required:  (i) A permanency hearing as provided in W.S. 14-3-431(e) shall be held for the child within thirty (30) days after the determination; and  (ii) Reasonable efforts shall be made to place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the permanency plan, and to complete whatever steps are necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child.  (h) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 201, § 2.
WY Stat § 14-3-441 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 3 - Protection|Article 4 - Child Protection Act|Section 14-3-441 - Confidentiality in Court Proceedings.

14-3-441. Confidentiality in court proceedings.| 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.