Section 14-8-103 – Definitions.
14-8-103. Definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) “Board” means the Wyoming children’s trust fund board created in W.S. 14-8-104; (ii) “Child abuse” means any act which reasonably may be construed to fall under the definition of “abuse” or “neglect” under W.S. 14-3-202(a)(ii) or (vii); (iii) “Prevention program” means a program of direct child […]
Section 14-8-104 – Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund Board; Creation; Members.
14-8-104. Wyoming children’s trust fund board; creation; members. (a) There is created a Wyoming children’s trust fund board. The board shall consist of eight (8) members, as follows: (i) The director of the department of family services or the director’s designee; (ii) The state superintendent of public instruction; (iii) Five (5) persons appointed by the […]
Section 14-8-105 – Powers and Duties of the Board.
14-8-105. Powers and duties of the board. (a) The board shall: (i) Provide for the coordination and exchange of information on the establishment and maintenance of prevention programs; (ii) Develop and publicize criteria regarding grants from the trust fund, including the duration of grants and any requirements for matching funds which are received from the […]
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 14-6-605 – 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 14-8-101 – Short Title.
14-8-101. Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund Act.”
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 […]