§ 35-21-104 — Temporary order of protection; setting hearing

Wyoming § 35-21-104

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 35: Public Health and Safety
• Ch. 21: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION

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(a) Upon the filing of a petition for order of protection,
the court shall:
(i) Immediately grant an ex parte temporary order of
protection if it appears from the specific facts shown by the
affidavit or by the petition that there exists a danger of
further domestic abuse;
(ii) Cause the temporary order of protection,
together with notice of hearing, to be served on the alleged
perpetrator of the domestic abuse immediately, either within or
outside of this state;
(iii) Hold a hearing on the petition within seventy-
two (72) hours after the granting of the temporary order of
protection or as soon thereafter as the petition may be heard by
the court on the question of continuing the order; or
(iv) If an ex parte order is not granted, serve
notice to appear upon the parties and hold a hearing on the
petition for order of protection within seventy-two (72) hours
after the filing of the petition or as soon thereafter as the
petition may be heard by the court.
(b) An order of protection issued under this section shall
contain a notice that willful violation of any provision of the
order constitutes a crime as defined by W.S. 6-4-404, can result
in immediate arrest and may result in further punishment.
Orders shall also contain notice that a violation that
constitutes the offense of stalking as defined by W.S.
6-2-506(b) may subject the perpetrator to enhanced penalties for
felony stalking under W.S. 6-2-506(e).