Section 14-6-205 – Taking of Child Into Custody; When Permitted.
14-6-205. Taking of child into custody; when permitted. (a) A child may be taken into custody by a law enforcement officer without a warrant or court order when: (i) The circumstances would permit an arrest without a warrant under W.S. 7-2-102; (ii) There are reasonable grounds to believe the child has violated the terms of […]
Section 14-6-102 – Interstate Compact for Juveniles; Compact Provisions Generally.
14-6-102. Interstate Compact for Juveniles; compact provisions generally. ARTICLE I PURPOSE (a) The compacting states to this interstate compact recognize that each state is responsible for the proper supervision or return of juveniles, delinquents and status offenders who are on probation or parole and who have absconded, escaped or run away from supervision and control […]
Section 14-6-201 – Definitions; Short Title; Statement of Purpose and Interpretation.
14-6-201. Definitions; short title; statement of purpose and interpretation. (a) As used in this act: (i) “Adjudication” means a finding by the court or the jury, incorporated in a decree, as to the truth of the facts alleged in the petition; (ii) “Adult” means an individual who has attained the age of majority; (iii) “Child” […]
Section 14-5-103 – Duties of Department of Family Services.
14-5-103. Duties of department of family services. (a) “Appropriate public authorities” as used in article II of W.S. 14-5-101 and “appropriate authority in the receiving state” as used in article IV(a) of W.S. 14-5-101 mean the Wyoming department of family services. The department shall: (i) Receive and act with reference to notices required by article […]
Section 14-5-105 – Inspection and Supervision of Children and Facilities in Other States.
14-5-105. Inspection and supervision of children and facilities in other states. Any requirements for inspection or supervision of children, homes, institutions or other agencies in another party state which apply under W.S. 14-4-101 through 14-4-111 are deemed met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this state or […]
Section 14-5-106 – Placement of Child in Out-of-State Institution.
14-5-106. Placement of child in out-of-state institution. Any district or juvenile court in any district in Wyoming which finds a child to be delinquent or guilty of committing a felony may place the child in an institution in another state pursuant to article V of W.S. 14-5-101 and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in article […]
Section 14-5-107 – Prerequisites for Placement of Children From Other States.
14-5-107. Prerequisites for placement of children from other states. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, state or political subdivision or agency thereof shall not send, bring or cause to be sent or brought to the state of Wyoming any child for placement in foster care or as a preliminary to a possible adoption unless the sending […]
Section 14-5-108 – Penalties for Violations.
14-5-108. Penalties for violations. Any person, firm or corporation which places a child in the state of Wyoming or receives a child in this state without meeting the requirements of W.S. 14-5-101 through 14-5-107 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for a […]
Section 14-4-205 – Technical Assistance and Business Management Assistance; Quality Support; Family Strengthening Program.
14-4-205. Technical assistance and business management assistance; quality support; family strengthening program. (a) Quality support payments may be made available to facilities through a competitive process to provide quality care for infants or other children whose care may otherwise be difficult to obtain in the community. Grants shall be awarded as follows: (i) Repayment shall […]
Section 14-4-206 – Parental Education and Public Awareness.
14-4-206. Parental education and public awareness. (a) The department shall develop and distribute materials to: (i) Promote knowledge of the quality child care system; (ii) Promote an understanding of the benefits that accrue to children, families and communities from quality child care programs, as based upon the latest findings in research reports and studies; (iii) […]