14-3-410. Shelter care hearing conducted by commissioner; authority and duty; review by court.
(a) In the absence or incapacity of the judge, the shelter care hearing may be conducted by a district court commissioner of the county in which the child is being held in shelter care.
(b) The commissioner may make any order concerning the child's release or continued shelter care as authorized to the judge under W.S. 14-3-409. If the child is not released after the hearing, the commissioner shall promptly file with the court a complete written resume of the evidence adduced at the hearing and his reasons for not releasing the child. The commissioner shall conduct the hearing pursuant to W.S. 14-3-409. The hearing shall be conducted in the presence of counsel and guardian ad litem, if so appointed. The commissioner may also appoint counsel, appoint a guardian ad litem, order a predisposition report, appoint a multidisciplinary team, issue subpoenas or search warrants, order physical or medical examinations and authorize emergency medical, surgical or dental treatment all as provided in this act. The commissioner shall not make final orders of adjudication or disposition.
(c) The court shall review the reports, orders and actions of the commissioner as soon as reasonably possible and confirm or modify the commissioner's orders and actions as it deems appropriate.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 4 - Child Protection Act
Section 14-3-401 - Short Title.
Section 14-3-402 - Definitions.
Section 14-3-403 - Juvenile Court Authority Over Certain Issues.
Section 14-3-404 - Venue; Change of Venue or Judge.
Section 14-3-405 - Taking of Child Into Custody; When Permitted.
Section 14-3-412 - Commencement of Proceedings; Contents of Petition.
Section 14-3-414 - Service of Process; Order of Custody.
Section 14-3-416 - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 14-3-417 - Subpoenas for Witnesses and Evidence.
Section 14-3-419 - Physical and Mental Examinations.
Section 14-3-420 - Emergency Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination or Treatment.
Section 14-3-421 - Reports of Medical or Mental Examinations; Use of Results; Copies.
Section 14-3-423 - Rights of Parties Generally; Demand for and Conduct of Jury Trial.
Section 14-3-425 - Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.
Section 14-3-427 - Predisposition Studies and Reports.
Section 14-3-430 - Orders of Protection; Requirements.
Section 14-3-432 - Appeal; Right Generally; Transcript Provided; Cost Thereof.
Section 14-3-434 - Fees, Costs and Expenses.
Section 14-3-435 - Ordering Payment for Support and Treatment of Child; How Paid; Enforcement.
Section 14-3-436 - Proceedings Deemed in Equity.
Section 14-3-437 - Records and Reports Confidential; Inspection.
Section 14-3-438 - Liability for Contempt; Penalties.
Section 14-3-439 - Separate Docket for Juvenile Cases; Availability of Records for Statistics.
Section 14-3-440 - Reasonable Efforts for Family Reunification; Exceptions.