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Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-425 (2026)

Burden of proof required; verdict of jury;

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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 verdict as
to the truth of the allegations contained in the petition. A
finding by the jury that the allegations are true is a
determination that judicial intervention is necessary for the
best interest and welfare of the child.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2003–2025 · leading case: In the Interest of Hp, 2004 WY 82 (Wyo. 2004).
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In the Interest of Hp, 2004 WY 82 (Wyo. 2004). · cites it 4× “Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-425 (a). [¶ 19] In her brief, Mother states that the petition only alleged neglect against Father.”
In Re\ H\" Child.", 2003 WY 155 (Wyo. 2003). · cites it 2× “[¶ 40] The chronology of events is important in understanding the appellant's due process argument.”
In Re Drs, 2011 WY 128 (Wyo. 2011). · cites it 2× “See Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-425 ; In re "H" Children, ¶ 39; but see Wyo.”
In the Interest of Rtb, Minor Child: Blb v. The State of Wyoming, 2024 WY 75 (Wyo. 2024). · cites it 4× “See Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-425 ; []; but see Wyo.”
In the Interest of AE, minor child: CE & AE v. The State of Wyoming, 2024 WY 28 (Wyo. 2024). · cites it 2× “[¶17] Mother contends the juvenile court’s finding of neglect was unsupported by the evidence because there was no evidence of a failure or refusal by her to provide adequate care for AE. She argues the evidence showed, and the court found, that Mother took AE to medical…”
In Re Drt, 2010 WY 137 (Wyo. 2010). · cites it 2× “The neglect petition in the instant case was brought pursuant to the Child Protection Act found at Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-401 et. seq. (LexisNexis 2009).”
In the Interest of MC, Minor Child: CC v. The State of Wyoming, 2025 WY 95 (Wyo. 2025). · cites it 2× “3d at 792 ; Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-425 (a) (2023)). “A preponderance is proof ‘it was more likely than not that neglect occurred.”
DH v. Wyoming Dep't of Fam. Servs., 79 P.3d 997 (2003). “In the realm of due process, this is consonant with the requirement that notice and the opportunity to be heard must be appropriate to the nature of the case. [140] The chronology of events is important in understanding the appellant's due process argument.”
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