14-6-407. Detention or shelter care; delivery of child pending hearing; placing children; notice if no court order.
(a) If detention or shelter care of a child appears necessary to the person taking custody of the child, the child shall be delivered as soon as possible to the court or to the detention or shelter care facility designated by the court pending a hearing.
(b) In providing detention or shelter care placement:
(i) A child alleged to be in need of supervision shall be placed for detention or shelter care in the least restrictive environment reasonably available, which may be a foster home or other child care facility certified by the department of family services or approved by the court;
(ii) If facilities or services are not immediately available to house and protect the child, the judge may order the child held in a temporary holding area at the local law enforcement complex. No child in need of supervision shall be placed in a jail, but may be placed in a juvenile detention facility if the child has been adjudicated under article 2 of this chapter for having committed a delinquent act;
(iii) A child alleged to be in need of supervision shall, if necessary, be detained in a separate detention home or facility, provided the child shall not be detained in the Wyoming boys' school or the Wyoming girls' school.
(c) The person in charge of any detention or shelter care facility shall promptly notify the court and the district attorney of any child being cared for at the facility without a court order and shall deliver the child to the court upon request.
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.