Section 14-3-426 – Initial Hearing; Adjudicatory Hearing; Entry of Decree and Disposition; Evidentiary Matters; Continuance of Disposition Hearing.
14-3-426. Initial hearing; adjudicatory hearing; entry of decree and disposition; evidentiary matters; continuance of disposition hearing. (a) There shall be an initial hearing. The initial hearing may be held in conjunction with the shelter care hearing provided the requirements of W.S. 14-3-413, 14-3-414 and 14-3-426 have been met. The initial hearing may also be held […]
Section 14-3-427 – Predisposition Studies and Reports.
14-3-427. Predisposition studies and reports. (a) After a petition is filed alleging a child is neglected, the court shall order the department of family services to make a predisposition study and report. The court shall establish a deadline for completion of the report. While preparing the study the department shall consult with the child’s school […]
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 […]
Section 14-3-415 – Presence of Parent, Custodian or Guardian at Hearing; Failure to Appear; Avoidance of Service; Issuance of Bench Warrant.
14-3-415. 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 […]
Section 14-3-416 – Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
14-3-416. 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 […]
Section 14-3-417 – Subpoenas for Witnesses and Evidence.
14-3-417. 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.
Section 14-3-418 – Search Warrant; When Authorized; Affidavit Required; Contents of Affidavit and Warrant; Service and Return.
14-3-418. 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 being neglected, unlawfully detained or physically abused […]
Section 14-3-414 – Service of Process; Order of Custody.
14-3-414. 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 […]
Section 14-3-404 – Venue; Change of Venue or Judge.
14-3-404. Venue; change of venue or judge. Proceedings under this act may be commenced in the county where the child is living or is present when the proceedings are commenced. Change of venue or change of judge may be had under the circumstances and upon the terms and conditions provided by law in a civil […]
Section 14-3-405 – Taking of Child Into Custody; When Permitted.
14-3-405. Taking of child into custody; when permitted. (a) A child, or any other child residing in the same household, may be taken into custody by a law enforcement officer without a warrant or court order and without the consent of the parents, guardians or others exercising temporary or permanent control over the child when: […]