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Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-225 (2026)

Burden of proof required; verdict of jury;

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     (a) Allegations that a child has committed a delinquent
act must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
     (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 not deemed
a conviction of guilt, but is a determination that judicial
intervention is necessary for the best interest and welfare of
the child and the public.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1981–2022 · leading case: Alex Jordan Vaughn v. State, 2017 WY 29 (Wyo. 2017).
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Alex Jordan Vaughn v. State, 2017 WY 29 (Wyo. 2017). · cites it 2× “” Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-225 (b). 3 “No order or decree pursuant to this act shall be deemed a conviction of a crime or impose any civil disabilities, nor shall it disqualify the child for any civil or military service application or appointment or from holding public office.”
DB v. State, Dep't of Fam. Servs., 860 P.2d 1140 (Wyo. 1993). · cites it 4× “Wyo.Stat. § 14-6-225(a). The disposition hearing for a child found to be neglected determines what custody and placement would be in the best interests of the child.”
In the Interest Of: Jp v. The State of Wyoming, 2022 WY 94 (Wyo. 2022). · cites it 2× “3d at 1092 (citing Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-225 (b)). The Juvenile Justice Act gives juveniles the right to “a fair and timely hearing” where “their constitutional and other legal rights” are “recognized and enforced.”
State Ex Rel. C v. Platte Cnty. Dep't of Pub. Assistance & Soc. Servs., 638 P.2d 165 (Wyo. 1981). “, § 14-6-225(a), W.S.1977 provides: “(a) Allegations that a child has committed a delinquent act or is in need of supervision must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.”
MP v. State in Interest of CP, 965 P.2d 1155 (Wyo. 1998). · cites it 2× “See Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-225(a) (Repl.1994) and In Interest of N.”
D.M. v. State Ex Rel. Fremont Cnty. Dpass, 794 P.2d 564 (Wyo. 1990). · cites it 2× “The state's burden of proof in an adjudication of neglect is set forth in W.S. 14-6-225(a) (July 1986 Repl.): "Allegations of conduct showing a child to be neglected must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.”
In Interest of DG, 825 P.2d 369 (Wyo. 1992). “1990); while the juvenile code, W.S. 14-6-225, requires proof of *374 a delinquent act beyond a reasonable doubt and determination of neglect by a preponderance of the evidence.”
KC v. State, 2011 WY 108 (Wyo. 2011). · cites it 2× “" Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-225 (b) (LexisNexis 2011).”
In the Interest of K.C. v. State, 257 P.3d 23 (Wyo. 2011). · cites it 2× “" Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-225 (b) (LexisNexis 2011).”
In the Interest of CH v. Campbell Cnty. D-Pass, 699 P.2d 830 (Wyo. 1985). “) “§ 14-6-225. Burden of proof required *832 “(a) * * * Allegations of conduct showing a child to be neglected must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.”
PMB v. State, Goshen Cnty. Dep't of Soc. Servs., 839 P.2d 386 (Wyo. 1992). · cites it 2× “Consequently, cases arising in the context of the determination of parental neglect are relevant in resolving this case, although it must be recognized that when termination of parental rights is involved, the evidence is to be strictly scrutinized.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-225(a) — 5 cases
DB v. State, Dep't of Fam. Servs., 860 P.2d 1140 (Wyo. 1993). “Wyo.Stat. § 14-6-225(a). The disposition hearing for a child found to be neglected determines what custody and placement would be in the best interests of the child.”
State Ex Rel. C v. Platte Cnty. Dep't of Pub. Assistance & Soc. Servs., 638 P.2d 165 (Wyo. 1981). “, § 14-6-225(a), W.S.1977 provides: “(a) Allegations that a child has committed a delinquent act or is in need of supervision must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.”
MP v. State in Interest of CP, 965 P.2d 1155 (Wyo. 1998). “See Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-225(a) (Repl.1994) and In Interest of N.”
D.M. v. State Ex Rel. Fremont Cnty. Dpass, 794 P.2d 564 (Wyo. 1990). “The state's burden of proof in an adjudication of neglect is set forth in W.S. 14-6-225(a) (July 1986 Repl.): "Allegations of conduct showing a child to be neglected must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.”
PMB v. State, Goshen Cnty. Dep't of Soc. Servs., 839 P.2d 386 (Wyo. 1992). “Consequently, cases arising in the context of the determination of parental neglect are relevant in resolving this case, although it must be recognized that when termination of parental rights is involved, the evidence is to be strictly scrutinized.”
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