14-3-211. Appointment of counsel for child and other parties.
(a) The court shall appoint counsel to represent any child in a court proceeding in which the child is alleged to be abused or neglected. Any attorney representing a child under this section shall also serve as the child's guardian ad litem unless a guardian ad litem has been appointed by the court. The attorney or guardian ad litem shall be charged with representation of the child's best interest.
(b) The court may appoint counsel for any party when necessary in the interest of justice.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 2 - Child Protective Services
Section 14-3-202 - Definitions.
Section 14-3-203 - Duties of State Agency; On-Call Services.
Section 14-3-204 - Duties of Local Child Protective Agency.
Section 14-3-205 - Child Abuse or Neglect; Persons Required to Report.
Section 14-3-207 - Abuse or Neglect as Suspected Cause of Death; Coroner's Investigation.
Section 14-3-208 - Temporary Protective Custody; Order; Time Limitation; Remedial Health Care.
Section 14-3-209 - Immunity From Liability.
Section 14-3-210 - Admissibility of Evidence Constituting Privileged Communications.
Section 14-3-211 - Appointment of Counsel for Child and Other Parties.
Section 14-3-212 - Child Protection Teams; Creation; Composition; Duties; Records Confidential.