Wyoming Statutes
Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-405 (2026)
Taking of child into custody; when permitted.
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(a) A child may be taken into custody by a law enforcement
officer without a warrant or court order when:
(i) The circumstances would permit an arrest without
a warrant under W.S. 7-2-102;
(ii) There are reasonable grounds to believe the
child has violated the terms of an order of the juvenile court
issued pursuant to this act;
(iii) There are reasonable grounds to believe a child
is abandoned, lost, suffering from illness or injury or
seriously endangered by his surroundings and immediate custody
appears to be necessary for his protection;
(iv) The child's conduct or behavior seriously
endangers himself and immediate custody appears necessary; or
(v) There are reasonable grounds to believe the child
has run away from his parents, guardian or custodian.Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 2001–2001 · leading case: DeBellis v. Kulp, 166 F. Supp. 2d 255 (E.D. Pa. 2001).
DeBellis v. Kulp, 166 F. Supp. 2d 255 (E.D. Pa. 2001). “§ 78 -3a-113 (2001); Wyo.Stat. § 14-6-405 (2001) (repealed, effective July 1, 2003).”
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