14-6-403. Juvenile court authority over certain issues.
(a) Coincident with proceedings concerning a minor alleged to be in need of supervision, the court has jurisdiction to:
(i) Determine questions concerning the right to legal custody of the minor;
(ii) Order any party to the proceedings to perform any acts, duties and responsibilities the court deems necessary; or
(iii) Order any party to the proceedings to refrain from any act or conduct the court deems detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the minor or essential to the enforcement of any lawful order of disposition of the minor made by the court.
(b) Nothing contained in this act is construed to deprive the district court of jurisdiction to determine questions of custody, parental rights, guardianship or any other questions involving minors, when the questions are the subject of or incidental to suits or actions commenced in or transferred to the district court as provided by law.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act
Section 14-6-401 - Short Title.
Section 14-6-402 - Definitions.
Section 14-6-403 - Juvenile Court Authority Over Certain Issues.
Section 14-6-404 - Venue; Change of Venue or Judge.
Section 14-6-405 - Taking of Child Into Custody; When Permitted.
Section 14-6-410 - Hearing Conducted by Commissioner; Authority and Duty; Review by Court.
Section 14-6-412 - Commencement of Proceedings; Contents of Petition.
Section 14-6-414 - Service of Process; Order of Custody.
Section 14-6-416 - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 14-6-417 - Subpoenas for Witnesses and Evidence.
Section 14-6-419 - Physical and Mental Examinations.
Section 14-6-420 - Emergency Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination or Treatment.
Section 14-6-421 - Reports of Medical or Mental Examinations; Use of Results; Copies.
Section 14-6-423 - Rights of Parties Generally; Demand for and Conduct of Jury Trial.
Section 14-6-425 - Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.
Section 14-6-427 - Predisposition Studies and Reports.
Section 14-6-430 - Orders of Protection; Requirements.
Section 14-6-431 - Duration of Orders of Disposition; Termination of Orders.
Section 14-6-432 - Appeal; Right Generally; Transcript Provided; Cost Thereof.
Section 14-6-434 - Fees, Costs and Expenses.
Section 14-6-435 - Ordering Payment for Support and Treatment of Child; How Paid; Enforcement.
Section 14-6-436 - Proceedings Deemed in Equity.
Section 14-6-437 - Records and Reports Confidential; Inspection.
Section 14-6-438 - Liability for Contempt; Penalties.
Section 14-6-439 - Separate Docket for Juvenile Cases; Availability of Records for Statistics.
Section 14-6-440 - Expungement of Records in Juvenile Court.