Section 14-6-231 – Release of Child From Institution; Duration of Orders of Disposition; Termination of Orders.
14-6-231. Release of child from institution; duration of orders of disposition; termination of orders. (a) A child committed to the Wyoming boys’ school, the Wyoming girls’ school or the Wyoming state hospital may be released from that institution by the agency having the direct authority and control of the institution. This release shall not affect […]
Section 14-6-232 – Probation Revocation Hearing; How Commenced and Conducted; Contents of Petition; Disposition.
14-6-232. Probation revocation hearing; how commenced and conducted; contents of petition; disposition. (a) A child on probation incident to an adjudication of his delinquency who commits a new delinquent act or violates the terms and conditions of his probation may be proceeded against in a probation revocation hearing. (b) A proceeding to revoke probation shall […]
Section 14-6-233 – Appeal; Right Generally; Transcript Provided; Cost Thereof.
14-6-233. 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 […]
Section 14-6-221 – Reports of Medical or Mental Examinations; Use of Results; Copies.
14-6-221. 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 […]
Section 14-6-222 – Advising of Right to Counsel Required; Appointment of Counsel; Verification of Financial Condition.
14-6-222. 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 their right to be represented by counsel at every stage of the proceedings including appeal, and to employ […]
Section 14-6-223 – Privilege Against Self-Incrimination; Rights of Parties Generally; Demand for and Conduct of Jury Trial.
14-6-223. Privilege against self-incrimination; rights of parties generally; demand for and conduct of jury trial. (a) A child alleged to be delinquent may remain silent and need not be a witness against or otherwise incriminate himself, whether before the court voluntarily, by subpoena or otherwise. (b) A party to any proceeding under this act is […]
Section 14-6-224 – Conduct of Hearings Generally; Exclusion of General Public and Child; Exceptions; Consolidations Permitted.
14-6-224. 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 in W.S. 14-6-203. The district attorney shall present […]
Section 14-6-225 – Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.
14-6-225. Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof. (a) Allegations that a child has committed a delinquent act 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 […]
Section 14-6-226 – Initial Appearance; Adjudicatory or Transfer Hearing; Entry of Decree and Disposition; Evidentiary Matters; Continuance of Disposition Hearing.
14-6-226. Initial appearance; adjudicatory or transfer hearing; entry of decree and disposition; evidentiary matters; continuance of disposition hearing. (a) At their initial hearing, which may be held after a detention or shelter care hearing or a transfer hearing, the child and his parents, guardian or custodian shall be advised by the court of their rights […]
Section 14-6-227 – Predisposition Studies and Reports.
14-6-227. Predisposition studies and reports. (a) After a petition is filed alleging the child is delinquent, the court shall order the department 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 and school district […]