13 chapters · 370 sections in this title.
W.S. § 14-3-423 Rights of parties generally; demand for and conduct of jury trial
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Rights of parties generally; demand for and conduct of jury trial. (a) A party to any proceeding under this act is entitled to: (i) A copy of all charges made against him; (ii) Confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses; (iii) Introduce evidence, present witnesses and otherwise…
W.S. § 14-3-424 Conduct of hearings generally; exclusion of general public and child; exceptions; consolidations, continuances or deferrals permitted
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Conduct of hearings generally; exclusion of general public and child; exceptions; consolidations, continuances or deferrals permitted. (a) Unless a jury trial is demanded, hearings under this act shall be conducted by the court without a jury in an informal but orderly manner and…
W.S. § 14-3-425 Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof
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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 ve…
W.S. § 14-3-426 Initial hearing; adjudicatory hearing; entry of decree and disposition; evidentiary matters; continuance of disposition hearing
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Initial hearing; adjudicatory hearing; entry of decree and disposition; evidentiary matters; continuance of disposition hearing. (a) There shall be an initial hearing. The initial hearing may be held in conjunction with the shelter care hearing provided the requirements of W.S. 1…