14-6-408. Notice of detention or shelter care to be given district attorney; written statement required; duty of district attorney.
(a) When a child is taken into custody without a court order and is placed in detention or shelter care, the person taking custody of the child shall notify the district attorney without delay. Also the person shall as soon as possible file a brief written statement with the district attorney setting forth the facts which led to taking the child into custody and the reason why the child was not released.
(b) Upon receiving notice that a child is being held in detention or shelter care, the district attorney shall immediately review the need for detention or shelter care and may order the child released unless he determines detention or shelter care is necessary under the provisions of W.S. 14-6-406(a) or unless ordered by the court.
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.