Wyoming Statutes
§ 14-3-425 — Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof
(a)Allegations of conduct showing a child to be neglected
must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
(b)If trial by jury is demanded, the jury shall decide
issues of fact raised by the petition and return its verdict as
to the truth of the allegations contained in the petition. A
finding by the jury that the allegations are true is a
determination that judicial intervention is necessary for the
best interest and welfare of the child.
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