Child Protection Act
Wyoming · Children · §§ 14-3-401 to 14-3-441 · 41 sections
Overview
The act governs court proceedings arising from allegations that a child has been abused or neglected, carrying a case from a preliminary hearing through adjudication to a dispositional order and any later modification. It sets the procedural framework for those proceedings: appointment of attorneys and guardians ad litem, subpoenas, evidence and burden of proof, closed hearings and confidential records, and authority to order medical examinations, alcohol and drug testing, and protective orders. It also governs what follows when a child is placed outside the home, addressing placement standards and preferences, keeping siblings together, notice and transition planning with schools, periodic review and permanency hearings, the standard for returning a child home, and when a petition to terminate parental rights must be filed.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 63 court decisions.
Most-cited authority: 2021 WY 85 - In the Interest Of: RR, KR and RR, Minor Children, FR v. The State of Wyoming
Sections covered
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-401Short title; applicability4 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-402Definitions2 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-403Juvenile court authority over certain issues
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-404Venue; change of venue or judge
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-405Taking of child into custody; when permitted2 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-406Child in custody; no shelter care placement without court order; exceptions; notice to parent or guardian; release1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-407Shelter care; delivery of child pending hearing; placing children; notice if no court order
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-408Notice of shelter care to be given district attorney; written statement required; duty of district attorney
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-409Taking of child into custody; shelter care hearing where no court order; conditional release; evidence; rehearing3 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-410Shelter care hearing conducted by commissioner; authority and duty; review by court
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-411Complaints alleging neglect; investigation and determination by district attorney
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-412Commencement of proceedings; contents of petition1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-413Order to appear; contents thereof; when child taken into immediate custody; waiver of service
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-414Service of process; order of custody1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-415Presence of parent, custodian or guardian at hearing; failure to appear; avoidance of service; issuance of bench warrant3 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-416Appointment of guardian ad litem
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-417Subpoenas for witnesses and evidence
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-418Search warrant; when authorized; affidavit required; contents of affidavit and warrant; service and return
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-419Physical and mental examinations1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-420Emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-421Reports of medical or mental examinations; use of results; copies
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-422Advising of right to counsel required; appointment of counsel; verification of financial condition1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-423Rights of parties generally; demand for and conduct of jury trial
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-424Conduct of hearings generally; exclusion of general public and child; exceptions; consolidations, continuances or deferrals permitted
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-425Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof3 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-426Initial hearing; adjudicatory hearing; entry of decree and disposition; evidentiary matters; continuance of disposition hearing3 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-427Predisposition studies and reports4 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-428Abeyance of proceedings by consent decree; term of decree; reinstatement of proceedings; effect of discharge or completing term1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-429Decree where child adjudged neglected; dispositions; terms and conditions; legal custody1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-430Orders of protection; requirements
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-431Duration of orders of disposition; termination of orders; permanency hearings; petition for termination of parental rights13 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-432Appeal; right generally; transcript provided; cost thereof2 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-433Stay of orders pending appeal; securing of payment; staying transfer of legal custody
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-434Fees, costs and expenses
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-435Ordering payment for support and treatment of child; how paid; enforcement
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-436Proceedings deemed in equity1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-437Records and reports confidential; inspection
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-438Liability for contempt; penalties
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-439Separate docket for juvenile cases; availability of records for statistics
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-440Reasonable efforts for family reunification; exceptions16 cites
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-441Confidentiality in court proceedings
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