Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof
Known as the Child Protection Act
The act spans §§ 14-3-401 to 14-3-441 (41 sections).
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case In the Interest of Rtb, Minor Child: Blb v. The State of Wyoming (2024)
Most recently applied in In the Interest of MC, Minor Child: CC v. The State of Wyoming (August 2025)
(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.
Official source: Wyoming Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Wyoming statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.