14-2-813. Admissibility of results of genetic testing; expenses.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, a record of a genetic testing expert is admissible as evidence of the truth of the facts asserted in the report unless a party objects to its admission within fourteen (14) days after its receipt by the objecting party and cites specific grounds for exclusion. The admissibility of the report is not affected by whether the testing was performed:
(i) Voluntarily or pursuant to an order of the court or a child support enforcement agency; or
(ii) Before or after the commencement of the proceeding.
(b) A party objecting to the results of genetic testing may call one (1) or more genetic testing experts to testify in person or by telephone, videoconference, deposition or another method approved by the court. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the party offering the testimony bears the expense for the expert testifying.
(c) If a child has a presumed, acknowledged or adjudicated father, the results of genetic testing are inadmissible to adjudicate parentage unless performed:
(i) With the consent of both the mother and the presumed, acknowledged or adjudicated father; or
(ii) Pursuant to an order of the court under W.S. 14-2-702.
(d) Copies of bills for genetic testing and for prenatal and postnatal health care for the mother and child which are furnished to the adverse party not less than ten (10) days before the date of a hearing are admissible to establish:
(i) The amount of the charges billed; and
(ii) That the charges were reasonable, necessary and customary.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 8 - Proceeding to Adjudicate Parentage
Section 14-2-801 - Proceeding Authorized.
Section 14-2-802 - Standing to Maintain Proceeding.
Section 14-2-803 - Parties to Proceeding.
Section 14-2-804 - Personal Jurisdiction.
Section 14-2-806 - No Limitation; Child Having No Presumed, Acknowledged or Adjudicated Father.
Section 14-2-807 - Limitation; Child Having Presumed Father.
Section 14-2-808 - Authority to Deny Motion for Genetic Testing.
Section 14-2-809 - Limitation; Child Having Acknowledged or Adjudicated Father.
Section 14-2-810 - Joinder of Proceedings.
Section 14-2-811 - Proceeding Before Birth.
Section 14-2-812 - Child as Party; Representation.
Section 14-2-813 - Admissibility of Results of Genetic Testing; Expenses.
Section 14-2-814 - Consequences of Declining Genetic Testing.
Section 14-2-815 - Admission of Paternity Authorized.
Section 14-2-816 - Temporary Order.
Section 14-2-817 - Rules for Adjudication of Paternity.
Section 14-2-818 - Jury Prohibited.
Section 14-2-819 - Hearings; Inspection of Records.
Section 14-2-820 - Order on Default.
Section 14-2-821 - Dismissal for Want of Prosecution.
Section 14-2-822 - Order Adjudicating Parentage.
Section 14-2-823 - Binding Effect of Determination of Parentage.