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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Juvenile Justice Act, W.S. 14-6-201 through 14-6-252, a juvenile court may establish and offer a teen court program substantially complying with the provisions of this act as an alternative to any disposition authorized by W.S. 14-6-229(d), provided:
(i) Participation in the teen court program shall be limited to teens charged under the Juvenile Justice Act with having committed a minor offense and who have been adjudicated delinquent;
(ii) The juvenile and all parties to the proceeding, including any guardian ad litem appointed in the juvenile court proceeding to represent the best interests of the juvenile, consent to the juvenile's participation in the teen court program;
(iii) The juvenile and the juvenile's parents or guardian waive any rights to confidentiality otherwise available under the Juvenile Justice Act; and
(iv) The juvenile court finds that participation in the teen court program would be in the best interest of the juvenile.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 7. Criminal Procedure § 7-13-1205. Juvenile courts authorized to establish teen court program - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-7-criminal-procedure/wy-st-sect-7-13-1205/
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