33 chapters · 1,065 sections in this title.
W.S. § 35-21-101 Short title
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Short title. This act may be cited as the "Domestic Violence Protection Act".
W.S. § 35-21-102 Definitions
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Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) "Adult" means a person who is sixteen (16) years of age or older, or legally married; (ii) "Court" means the circuit court in the county where the alleged victim of domestic abuse resides or is found, where an alleged perpetrator of the d…
W.S. § 35-21-103 Petition for order of protection; contents; prerequisites; appointment of an attorney; award of costs and fees; remote appearance at hearings
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Petition for order of protection; contents; prerequisites; appointment of an attorney; award of costs and fees; remote appearance at hearings. (a) The following persons may petition the court under this act by filing a petition with the circuit court clerk for an order of protect…
W.S. § 35-21-104 Temporary order of protection; setting hearing
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Temporary order of protection; setting hearing. (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 e…