Wyoming § 14-6-205 Taking of child into custody; when permitted

Wyoming Statutes

§ 14-6-205 — Taking of child into custody; when permitted

Wyoming § 14-6-205

Title 14Children

Ch. 6JUVENILES

Art. 2JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-205 (2026).

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(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; or

(iii)Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

(iv)The child's conduct or behavior seriously endangers himself or the person or property of others and immediate custody appears necessary.

(v)Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

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(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; or
(iii) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.
(iv) The child's conduct or behavior seriously
endangers himself or the person or property of others and
immediate custody appears necessary.
(v) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.