14-6-228. Abeyance of proceedings by consent decree; term of decree; reinstatement of proceedings; effect of discharge or completing term.
(a) At any time after the filing of a petition alleging a child delinquent and before adjudication, the court may issue a consent decree ordering further proceedings held in abeyance and place a delinquent child under the supervision of a probation officer. The placement of the child is subject to the terms, conditions and stipulations agreed to by the parties affected. The consent decree shall not be entered without the consent of the district attorney, the child's attorney, where applicable, and the child and the notification of the parents. Modifications to an existing consent decree may be allowed.
(b) The consent decree shall be in writing and copies given to each of the parties. The decree shall include the case plan for the child.
(c) A consent decree shall be in force for the period agreed upon by the parties but not longer than one (1) year unless the child is sooner discharged by the court.
(d) If prior to discharge by the court or expiration of the consent decree, a child alleged to be delinquent fails to fulfill the terms and conditions of the decree or a new petition is filed alleging the child delinquent because of misconduct occurring during the term of the consent decree, the original petition and proceedings may be reinstated upon order of the court after hearing and the matter may proceed as though the consent decree had never been entered. If, as part of the consent decree, the child made an admission to any of the allegations contained in the original petition, that admission shall be entered only if the court orders that the original petition and proceeding be reinstated and the admissions, if any, be entered. If the admission is entered, the court may proceed to disposition pursuant to W.S. 14-6-226.
(e) If a consent decree is in effect and the child is in placement, the court shall hold a six (6) month and twelve (12) month review under W.S. 14-6-229.
(f) A child discharged by the court under a consent decree without reinstatement of the original petition and proceeding shall not thereafter be proceeded against in any court for the same offense or misconduct alleged in the original petition.
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.