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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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
(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);
(vii) “Parent” means a natural parent or a parent by adoption;
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 14. Children § 14-2-308. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-14-children/wy-st-sect-14-2-308/
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