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WY Stat § 14-6-411 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-411 - Complaints Alleging Child in Need of Supervision; Investigation and Determination by District Attorney.

14-6-411. Complaints alleging child in need of supervision; investigation and determination by district attorney.| (a) Complaints alleging a child is in need of supervision 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.  (b) In determining the action necessary to protect the interest of the public or the child with regard to a petition alleging a child in need of supervision, the prosecuting attorney shall consider the following:  (i) Alternative community programs;  (ii) Mental health counseling services available to the family;  (iii) Family preservation services offered by the department of family services;  (iv) Use of truancy statute enforcement;  (v) Municipal and circuit court remedies;  (vi) If the child has reached his sixteenth birthday, whether or not the child presents a clear and present danger to himself, his family or the community.
WY Stat § 14-6-412 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-412 - Commencement of Proceedings; Contents of Petition.

14-6-412. Commencement of proceedings; contents of petition.| (a) Proceedings in juvenile court are commenced by filing a petition with the clerk of the court. The petition and all subsequent pleadings, motions, orders and decrees shall be entitled "State of Wyoming, In the Interest of ...., minor." A petition shall be signed by the district attorney on information and belief of the alleged facts. All petitions must be verified.  (b) The petition shall set forth all jurisdictional facts, including but not limited to all of the following:  (i) The child's name, date of birth and address;  (ii) The names and addresses of the child's parents, guardian or custodian and the child's spouse, if any;  (iii) Whether the child is being held in detention or shelter care and if so, the name and address of the facility and the time shelter care commenced;  (iv) A statement setting forth with particularity the facts which bring the child within the provisions of this act;  (v) Whether the child is an Indian child as defined in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and, if so, a statement setting forth with particularity the notice provided to the appropriate tribal court.  (c) The petition shall state if any of the facts enumerated in subsection (b) of this section are unknown.
WY Stat § 14-6-413 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-413 - Order to Appear; Contents Thereof; When Child Taken Into Immediate Custody; Waiver of Service.

14-6-413. Order to appear; contents thereof; when child taken into immediate custody; waiver of service.| (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.
WY Stat § 14-6-414 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-414 - Service of Process; Order of Custody.

14-6-414. Service of process; order of custody.| (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. If the address of the child's parents, guardian or custodian is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained, 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. 14-6-413 or that a child be held in detention or shelter care pending further proceedings as provided in W.S. 14-6-409, 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.
WY Stat § 14-6-415 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-415 - Presence of Parent, Custodian or Guardian at Hearing; Failure to Appear; Avoidance of Service; Issuance of Bench Warrant.

14-6-415. Presence of parent, custodian or guardian at hearing; failure to appear; avoidance of service; issuance of bench warrant.| (a) The court shall insure the presence at any hearing of the parents, guardian or custodian of any child subject to the proceedings under this act.  (b) Any person served with an order to appear as provided in W.S. 14-6-414 and 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.  (c) If the child, his parents, guardian or custodian or any other person willfully avoids or refuses service of order to appear, or it appears to the court that service of the order will be ineffectual or that the welfare of the child requires that he be brought immediately into the custody of the court, a bench warrant may be issued by the court for the child or his parents, guardian, custodian or any person having the actual physical custody or control of the child.
WY Stat § 14-6-416 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-416 - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.

14-6-416. Appointment of guardian ad litem.| The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a child who is a party to proceedings under this act if the child has no parent, guardian or custodian appearing in his behalf or if the interests of the parents, guardian or custodian are adverse to the best interest of the child. A party to the proceeding or employee or representative thereof shall not be appointed guardian ad litem for the child.
WY Stat § 14-6-417 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-417 - Subpoenas for Witnesses and Evidence.

14-6-417. Subpoenas for witnesses and evidence.| 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.
WY Stat § 14-6-418 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-418 - Search Warrant; When Authorized; Affidavit Required; Contents of Affidavit and Warrant; Service and Return.

14-6-418. Search warrant; when authorized; affidavit required; contents of affidavit and warrant; service and return.| (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 in need of supervision and the child is in hiding to avoid service of process or being taken into custody.  (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; and  (ii) The affiant's belief that the child sought is in need of supervision and is in hiding to avoid service of process or being taken into custody, 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. 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.
WY Stat § 14-6-420 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-420 - Emergency Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination or Treatment.

14-6-420. 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 § 14-6-421 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-421 - Reports of Medical or Mental Examinations; Use of Results; Copies.

14-6-421. 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 § 14-6-422 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-422 - Advising of Right to Counsel Required; Appointment of Counsel; Verification of Financial Condition.

14-6-422. Advising of right to counsel required; appointment of counsel; verification of financial condition.| (a) At their first appearance before the court the child and his parents, guardian or custodian shall be advised by the court of the child's 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 if the child, his parents, guardian or custodian are unable to obtain counsel. If appointment of counsel is requested, the court shall require the child and his 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. 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. 14-6-434.  (c) The court may appoint counsel for any party when necessary in the interest of justice.
WY Stat § 14-6-423 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-423 - Rights of Parties Generally; Demand for and Conduct of Jury Trial.

14-6-423. 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, whichever 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. No deposit for jury fees is required. Failure of a party to demand a jury is a waiver of this right.
WY Stat § 14-6-424 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-424 - Conduct of Hearings Generally; Exclusion of General Public and Child; Exceptions; Consolidations Permitted.

14-6-424. Conduct of hearings generally; exclusion of general public and child; exceptions; consolidations 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 except while evidence is being received at an adjudicatory hearing in support of the allegations of his need for supervision.  (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 need for supervision. Separate hearings on the petitions may be held thereafter for purposes of disposition.  (d) Repealed By Laws 2004, ch. 127, § 3.
WY Stat § 14-6-425 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-425 - Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.

14-6-425. Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof.| (a) Allegations that a child is in need of supervision must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.  (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 § 14-6-428 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-428 - Abeyance of Proceedings by Consent Decree; Term of Decree; Reinstatement of Proceedings; Effect of Discharge or Completing Term.

14-6-428. 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 in need of supervision and before adjudication, the court may issue a consent decree ordering further proceedings held in abeyance and place a child in need of supervision under the supervision of the department of family services or any other qualified person the court may designate. The placement of the child is subject to the terms, conditions and stipulations agreed to by the parties affected. The consent decree shall not be entered without the consent of the district attorney, the child's legal representative, where applicable, and the child and the notification of the parents. Modifications to an existing consent decree may be allowed.  (b) The consent decree agreement shall be in writing and copies given to each of the parties. It shall include the case plan for the child or his family.  (c) A consent decree shall be in force for the period agreed upon by the parties but not longer than one (1) year unless sooner terminated by the court. If prior to discharge by the court or expiration of the consent decree, a child alleged to be in need of supervision fails to fulfill the terms and conditions of the decree or a new petition is filed alleging the child to be in need of supervision because of misconduct occurring during the term of the consent decree, the original petition and proceedings may be reinstated upon order of the court after hearing and the matter may proceed as though the consent decree had never been entered. If, as part of the consent decree, the child 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. 14-6-426.  (d) If a consent decree is in effect and the child is in placement, the court shall hold a six (6) month review and twelve (12) month review as provided under W.S. 14-6-429.  (e) A child 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.
WY Stat § 14-6-430 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 14 - Children|Chapter 6 - Juveniles|Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act|Section 14-6-430 - Orders of Protection; Requirements.

14-6-430. 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) 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;  (vi) Enforce the child's compliance with the terms and conditions imposed upon him by the order of disposition.