Definitions

Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) "Abuse" means as defined by W.S. 14-3-202(a)(ii); (ii) "Authorized agency" means: (A) A public social service agency authorized to care for and place children; or (B) A private child welfare agency certified by the state for such purposes pursuant to W.S. 1-22-101 through 122-114, 14-4-101 through 14-4-117 or 14-6-201 through 14-6-243; (iii) "Child" or "minor" means an individual who is under the age of majority; (iv) "Court" means the district court in the district where the child resides or is found or the district court which has previously retained jurisdiction of the child because of a previous order entered by that court; (v) "Mental health professional" means a person with an advanced degree in one of the behavioral sciences including a psychologist, social worker or clinical counselor; (vi) "Neglect" means as defined by W.S. 14-3-202(a)(vii); adoption; (vii) "Parent" means a natural parent or a parent by (viii) "Indigent party" means a person whose financial resources and income are insufficient to enable him to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of an attorney licensed to practice in this state; (ix) "This act" means W.S. 14-2-308 through 14-2-319.