14-6-212. Commencement of proceedings; contents of petition.
(a) Proceedings in juvenile court are commenced by filing a petition with the clerk of the court. The petition and all subsequent pleadings, motions, orders and decrees shall be entitled "State of Wyoming, In the Interest of ....., minor." A petition shall be signed by the district attorney on information and belief of the alleged facts. All petitions must be verified.
(b) The petition shall set forth all jurisdictional facts, including but not limited to:
(i) The child's name, date of birth and address;
(ii) The names and addresses of the child's parents, guardian or custodian and spouse, if any;
(iii) Whether the child is being held in detention or shelter care and if so, the name and address of the facility and the time detention or shelter care commenced; and
(iv) A statement setting forth with particularity the facts which bring the child within the provisions of W.S. 14-6-203. If the basis of the petition is an alleged delinquent act based upon a violation of the laws of the state or a political subdivision, the petition shall cite the alleged law violated.
(c) The petition shall state if any of the facts enumerated in subsection (b) of this section are unknown.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 2 - Juvenile Justice Act
Section 14-6-201 - Definitions; Short Title; Statement of Purpose and Interpretation.
Section 14-6-203 - Jurisdiction; Confidentiality of Records.
Section 14-6-204 - Venue; Change of Venue or Judge.
Section 14-6-205 - Taking of Child Into Custody; When Permitted.
Section 14-6-210 - Hearing Conducted by Commissioner; Authority and Duty; Review by Court.
Section 14-6-212 - Commencement of Proceedings; Contents of Petition.
Section 14-6-214 - Service of Process; Order of Custody or Detention.
Section 14-6-216 - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 14-6-217 - Subpoenas for Witnesses and Evidence.
Section 14-6-220 - Emergency Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination or Treatment.
Section 14-6-221 - Reports of Medical or Mental Examinations; Use of Results; Copies.
Section 14-6-225 - Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.
Section 14-6-227 - Predisposition Studies and Reports.
Section 14-6-230 - Orders of Protection; Requirements.
Section 14-6-233 - Appeal; Right Generally; Transcript Provided; Cost Thereof.
Section 14-6-235 - Fees, Costs and Expenses.
Section 14-6-236 - Ordering Payment for Support and Treatment of Child; How Paid; Enforcement.
Section 14-6-238 - Proceedings Deemed in Equity; Effect of Orders and Decrees.
Section 14-6-239 - Records and Reports Confidential; Inspection.
Section 14-6-240 - Fingerprinting or Photographing of Child; Disclosure of Child's Records.
Section 14-6-241 - Expungement of Records in Juvenile, Circuit and Municipal Courts.
Section 14-6-242 - Liability for Contempt; Penalties.
Section 14-6-243 - Separate Docket for Juvenile Cases; Availability of Records for Statistics.
Section 14-6-244 - Parental Liability for Failure to Exercise Reasonable Control and Authority.
Section 14-6-245 - Progressive Sanction Guidelines.
Section 14-6-246 - Sanction Levels.
Section 14-6-247 - Sanctions Common to All Levels.
Section 14-6-248 - Sanction Level One.
Section 14-6-249 - Sanction Level Two.
Section 14-6-250 - Sanction Level Three.