Wyoming Statutes
Article 4 - Children in Need of Supervision Act
Section 14-6-405 - Taking of Child Into Custody; When Permitted.

14-6-405. Taking of child into custody; when permitted.
(a) A child may be taken into custody by a law enforcement officer without a warrant or court order when:
(i) The circumstances would permit an arrest without a warrant under W.S. 7-2-102;
(ii) There are reasonable grounds to believe the child has violated the terms of an order of the juvenile court issued pursuant to this act;
(iii) There are reasonable grounds to believe a child is abandoned, lost, suffering from illness or injury or seriously endangered by his surroundings and immediate custody appears to be necessary for his protection;
(iv) The child's conduct or behavior seriously endangers himself and immediate custody appears necessary; or
(v) There are reasonable grounds to believe the child has run away from his parents, guardian or custodian.

Structure Wyoming Statutes

Wyoming Statutes

Title 14 - Children

Chapter 6 - Juveniles

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 14-6-406 - Child in Custody; No Detention or Shelter Care Placement Without Court Order; Exceptions; Notice to Parent or Guardian; Release.

Section 14-6-407 - Detention or Shelter Care; Delivery of Child Pending Hearing; Placing Children; Notice if No Court Order.

Section 14-6-408 - Notice of Detention or Shelter Care to Be Given District Attorney; Written Statement Required; Duty of District Attorney.

Section 14-6-409 - Taking of Child Into Custody; Informal Hearing Where No Court Order; Conditional Release; Evidence; Rehearing.

Section 14-6-410 - Hearing Conducted by Commissioner; Authority and Duty; Review by Court.

Section 14-6-411 - Complaints Alleging Child in Need of Supervision; Investigation and Determination by District Attorney.

Section 14-6-412 - Commencement of Proceedings; Contents of Petition.

Section 14-6-413 - Order to Appear; Contents Thereof; When Child Taken Into Immediate Custody; Waiver of Service.

Section 14-6-414 - Service of Process; Order of Custody.

Section 14-6-415 - Presence of Parent, Custodian or Guardian at Hearing; Failure to Appear; Avoidance of Service; Issuance of Bench Warrant.

Section 14-6-416 - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.

Section 14-6-417 - Subpoenas for Witnesses and Evidence.

Section 14-6-418 - Search Warrant; When Authorized; Affidavit Required; Contents of Affidavit and Warrant; Service and Return.

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 14-6-422 - Advising of Right to Counsel Required; Appointment of Counsel; Verification of Financial Condition.

Section 14-6-423 - Rights of Parties Generally; Demand for and Conduct of Jury Trial.

Section 14-6-424 - Conduct of Hearings Generally; Exclusion of General Public and Child; Exceptions; Consolidations Permitted.

Section 14-6-425 - Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.

Section 14-6-426 - Initial Appearance; Adjudicatory Hearing; Entry of Decree and Disposition; Evidentiary Matters; Continuance of Disposition Hearing.

Section 14-6-427 - Predisposition Studies and Reports.

Section 14-6-428 - Abeyance of Proceedings by Consent Decree; Term of Decree; Reinstatement of Proceedings; Effect of Discharge or Completing Term.

Section 14-6-429 - Decree Where Child Adjudged in Need of Supervision; Dispositions; Terms and Conditions; Legal Custody.

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 14-6-433 - Stay of Orders Pending Appeal; Securing of Payment; Staying Transfer of Legal Custody.

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.