14-6-246. Sanction levels.
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, when a child is adjudicated as a delinquent the juvenile court may, in a disposition hearing, assign the child one (1) of the following sanction levels according to the child's conduct:
(i) For a misdemeanor punishable under the Wyoming Criminal Code by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, the sanction level is one;
(ii) For a misdemeanor punishable under the Wyoming Criminal Code by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, the sanction level is two;
(iii) For a felony, other than a violent felony as defined by W.S. 6-1-104(a)(xii), the sanction level is three;
(iv) For a violent felony as defined by W.S. 6-1-104(a)(xii), other than a felony punishable by life, life without parole or death, the sanction level is four;
(v) For a felony punishable under the Wyoming Criminal Code by life, life without parole or death, the sanction level is five.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, if the child's subsequent adjudication of delinquent conduct involves a violation of the Wyoming Criminal Code that is the same level of seriousness as the child's previous conduct, the juvenile court may assign the child a sanction level that is one (1) level higher than the previously assigned sanction level, unless the child's previously assigned sanction level is five.
(c) If the court determines that a child assigned a sanction level of one through four has violated a condition imposed under that sanction level, the court shall conduct a new disposition hearing and may assign the child a sanction level that is one (1) level higher than the previously assigned sanction level.
(d) If the juvenile court deviates from the guidelines under this section it shall state in writing its reasons for the deviation and enter the statement into the record. Nothing in W.S. 14-6-245 through 14-6-252 prohibits the imposition of appropriate sanctions that are different from those provided at any sanction level.
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.