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2023 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 or as defined by W.S. 14-6-702(a)(iv) and, if so, a statement setting forth with particularity the notice provided to the appropriate tribe and to any other person or entity entitled to notice under the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act.
(c) The petition shall state if any of the facts enumerated in subsection (b) of this section are unknown.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-431 - Duration of Orders of Disposition; Termination of Orders.

14-6-431. Duration of orders of disposition; termination of orders.
(a) 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.
(b) Unless sooner terminated by court order, all orders issued under this act shall terminate with respect to a child adjudicated in need of supervision when he reaches eighteen (18) years of age. If the child is still in the custody of the department upon attaining the age of eighteen (18) years, services may be provided on a case by case basis.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, any placement of a child in need of supervision shall be reviewed by the court within six (6) months of the date of placement to determine if the placement is appropriate.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-432 - Appeal; Right Generally; Transcript Provided; Cost Thereof.

14-6-432. 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 or his 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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-433 - Stay of Orders Pending Appeal; Securing of Payment; Staying Transfer of Legal Custody.

14-6-433. 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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-434 - Fees, Costs and Expenses.

14-6-434. 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 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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-437 - Records and Reports Confidential; Inspection.

14-6-437. 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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-438 - Liability for Contempt; Penalties.

14-6-438. 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, 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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-439 - Separate Docket for Juvenile Cases; Availability of Records for Statistics.

14-6-439. 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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act › Section 14-6-440 - Expungement of Records in Juvenile Court.

14-6-440. Expungement of records in juvenile court.
Any person adjudicated in need of supervision 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. If 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. Copies of the order shall be sent to each agency or official named in the order. 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. Expungement pursuant to this section shall be accomplished as provided in W.S. 14-6-241.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-501 - Definitions.

14-6-501. Definitions.
(a) As used in this act:
(i) "Delinquent act" means any act defined by W.S. 14-6-201(a)(ix) which constitutes a felony;
(ii) "Victim" means an individual who has suffered direct or threatened physical, emotional or financial harm as the result of the commission of a delinquent act or a family member of a victim who is a minor or an incompetent or a surviving family member of a homicide victim;
(iii) "This act" means W.S. 14-6-501 through 14-6-509.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-502 - Victim Bill of Rights.

14-6-502. Victim bill of rights.
(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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-504 - Victims; Free From Intimidation.

14-6-504. Victims; free from intimidation.
(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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-505 - Victims of Delinquent Act; Present in Court.

14-6-505. Victims of delinquent act; present in court.
Unless the court for good cause shown shall find to the contrary, the victim shall have the right to be present at all proceedings which may be attended by the accused delinquent.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-506 - Victims; Timing of Proceedings.

14-6-506. Victims; timing of proceedings.
(a) The court shall consider the victim's interest and circumstances when setting any date for the adjudicatory or disposition hearing or in granting or denying continuances.
(b) Nothing in this section shall infringe upon any rights of the accused delinquent or inhibit the ability of the prosecution and defense from entering into any agreement as to the setting of the matter for hearing or negotiated disposition of any charge or charges pending against the accused.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-507 - Prompt Return of Property.

14-6-507. Prompt return of property.
(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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-508 - Victims Have a Right to Preservation of Employment.

14-6-508. Victims have a right to preservation of employment.
(a) A victim who responds to a subpoena in a delinquency proceeding during working hours shall not suffer any change in terms of employment solely because of the act of responding to a subpoena.
(b) A victim, upon request, shall be assisted by law enforcement agencies, the prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the accused delinquent in informing an employer that the need for victim cooperation may necessitate the absence of the victim from work.
(c) A victim, who as a direct result of a delinquent act or of cooperation with law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the accused delinquent, experiences financial hardship, shall be assisted by those agencies, the prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the accused delinquent in explaining to employers and creditors the reasons for that financial hardship.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 6 - Juveniles › Article 5 - Victims of Delinquent Acts › Section 14-6-509 - No Civil Liability Created; Testimony Inadmissible; No Relief by Appeal.

14-6-509. No civil liability created; testimony inadmissible; no relief by appeal.
(a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to create any civil cause of action for monetary damages against any person nor shall it constitute grounds for any claim or motion raised by any party in any proceedings.
(b) Testimony or argument regarding the compliance or noncompliance with this act is inadmissible in any juvenile proceeding.
(c) The failure of a victim to exercise or enforce any right granted by the provisions of this act shall not be grounds for relief during proceedings or for any appeal of any disposition in the juvenile proceeding.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 8 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund › Section 14-8-102 - Legislative Declaration.

14-8-102. Legislative declaration.
(a) The legislature hereby finds that child abuse and neglect are a threat to the family unit and impose major expenses on society. The legislature further finds that there is a need to assist private and public agencies in identifying and establishing programs for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
(b) It is the purpose of this article to promote prevention and education programs that are designed to lessen the occurrence and reoccurrence of child abuse and neglect and to reduce the need for state intervention in child abuse and neglect prevention and education.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 8 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund › Section 14-8-103 - Definitions.

14-8-103. Definitions.
(a) As used in this article:
(i) "Board" means the Wyoming children's trust fund board created in W.S. 14-8-104;
(ii) "Child abuse" means any act which reasonably may be construed to fall under the definition of "abuse" or "neglect" under W.S. 14-3-202(a)(ii) or (vii);
(iii) "Prevention program" means a program of direct child abuse prevention services to a child, parent or guardian and includes research or education programs related to the prevention of child abuse. The prevention program may be classified as a primary prevention program when it is available to the community on a voluntary basis and as a secondary prevention program when it is directed toward groups of individuals who have been identified as high risk;
(iv) "Recipient" means and is limited to a nonprofit or public organization which receives a grant from the income account created in W.S. 14-8-106(b);
(v) "Trust fund" means the Wyoming children's trust fund created in W.S. 14-8-106(a);
(vi) "Income account" means the Wyoming children's income account created by W.S. 14-8-106(b).
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 8 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund › Section 14-8-104 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund Board; Creation; Members.

14-8-104. Wyoming children's trust fund board; creation; members.
(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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 8 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund › Section 14-8-105 - Powers and Duties of the Board.

14-8-105. Powers and duties of the board.
(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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 8 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund › Section 14-8-106 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund and Income Account; Creation; Source of Funds.

14-8-106. Wyoming children's trust fund and income account; creation; source of funds.
(a) There is created the Wyoming children's trust fund. The fund shall be administered by the board and shall consist of monies appropriated or designated to the fund by law and all monies collected by the board pursuant to W.S. 14-8-105(a)(v) for credit to the trust fund. Funds deposited within the trust fund are intended to be inviolate and constitute a perpetual trust account. The state treasurer shall invest the account as authorized by law and in a manner to obtain the highest net return possible consistent with the preservation of the trust fund corpus.
(b) There is created the Wyoming children's income account. The account shall be administered by the board and shall consist of monies appropriated or designated to the account by law and all monies collected by the board pursuant to W.S. 14-8-105(a)(v) for credit to the income account. The state treasurer shall credit annually to the income account the income earned from investment of the trust fund corpus. All funds in the income account at the end of a biennium shall remain in the account for expenditure as authorized in this article.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 8 - Wyoming Children's Trust Fund › Section 14-8-107 - Disbursement of Grants From the Income Account.

14-8-107. Disbursement of grants from the income account.
(a) Grants may be awarded from the income account to provide monies for the start-up, continuance or expansion of prevention programs, to provide educational and public informational seminar and to study and evaluate prevention programs.
(b) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 114, 2.
(c) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 114, 2.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 9 - Community Juvenile Services › Section 14-9-102 - Purpose.

14-9-102. Purpose.
(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.
2023 Wyoming Statutes › Title 14 - Children › Chapter 9 - Community Juvenile Services › Section 14-9-103 - Definitions.

14-9-103. Definitions.
(a) As used in this act:
(i) "Account" means the community juvenile services block grant account created by this act;
(ii) "Community board" means a community juvenile services board providing juvenile services under this act;
(iii) "Department" means the department of family services;
(iv) "Juvenile services" means programs or services provided to children at risk of coming under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Programs or services may include:
(A) Needs screening and evaluation;
(B) Treatment planning and follow-up;
(C) Case management;
(D) Family preservation services;
(E) Mental health treatment;
(F) Substance abuse treatment;
(G) Mentor and tracker services;
(H) Community service and restitution programs;
(J) Out-of-home placement;
(K) Remedial education services;
(M) Pretrial diversion programs and graduated sanctions.
(v) Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 57, 2.
(vi) Repealed By Laws 2008, Ch. 57, 2.
(vii) "Advisory board" means a board established by a board of county commissioners which meets the requirements of W.S. 14-9-105(b);
(viii) "This act" means W.S. 14-9-101 through 14-9-108.