Section 14-6-605 – Inspection of Information. Note: This Section Is Effective as of 7/1/2024.
14-6-605. Inspection of information. Note: this section is effective as of 7/1/2024. An individual, his parents and guardian have the right to inspect all juvenile justice record information located within this state which refers to that individual in accordance with W.S. 7-19-109.
Section 14-6-606 – Standardization of Juvenile Justice Information. Note: This Section Is Effective as of 7/1/2024.
14-6-606. Standardization of juvenile justice information. Note: this section is effective as of 7/1/2024. (a) The department shall facilitate the standardization, identification, sharing and coordination of juvenile justice information collected and provided to the department and disseminated by the department as required by this act. The department shall work with all federal, state and local […]
Section 14-6-602 – Record System Created. Note: This Section Is Effective as of 7/1/2024.
14-6-602. Record system created. Note: this section is effective as of 7/1/2024. (a) The department shall create and maintain a database for a juvenile justice information system as provided in this act. (b) The database shall contain the information required by this act. Access to information in the database shall be limited as provided by […]
Section 14-6-604 – Access to and Dissemination of Information. Note: This Is Section Effective as of 7/1/2024.
14-6-604. Access to and dissemination of information. Note: this is section effective as of 7/1/2024. (a) Information contained in the juvenile justice information system shall be accessible, whether directly or through an intermediary, to: (i) Other criminal justice agencies, including the division of criminal investigation; (ii) Any person designated for the purpose provided by W.S. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Section 14-6-601 – Definitions. Note: This Section Is Effective as of 7/1/2024.
14-6-601. Definitions. Note: this section is effective as of 7/1/2024. (a) As used in this act: (i) “Adjudicated” or “adjudication” means as defined by W.S. 14-6-201(a)(i); (ii) “Adult” means an individual who has attained the age of majority; (iii) “Delinquent child” means as defined by W.S. 14-6-201(a)(x); (iv) “Disposition” means the action ordered by the […]
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 […]