Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 25-10-110.1 (2026)

Directed outpatient commitment proceedings.

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(a) If the court finds based upon the recommendation of an
examiner or on its own determination that the proposed patient
is mentally ill but does not require inpatient hospitalization,
the court shall consider issuing a directed outpatient
commitment order. The court shall require directed outpatient
commitment for the proposed patient for a period of time as
determined appropriate by the court, not to exceed two (2) years
with review by the court at least every six (6) months. The
court may designate an outpatient care provider that will
provide care to the proposed patient.

     (b) In considering whether directed outpatient commitment
is appropriate, the court may consider one (1) or more of the
following:

          (i) The proposed patient is diagnosed as having a
mental illness;

          (ii) Without directed outpatient treatment, the
proposed patient is likely to be dangerous to himself or others
based upon noncompliance with prior medical directives;

          (iii) The proposed patient is likely to suffer
substantial medical or mental deterioration or become seriously
disabled;

          (iv) The proposed patient lacks present ability to
make an informed decision concerning his need for treatment; or

          (v) Any other information concerning the proposed
patient's need for outpatient care.

     (c) The terms and conditions of the treatment plan shall
be established by an examiner in consultation with any
gatekeeper designated by the department and approved by the
court. In preparing the plan, the examiner shall consult with
the county attorney, treating health care providers and the
patient or the person responsible for the care and custody of
the patient, if known.

    (d)    The treatment plan may require:

           (i)    Periodic reporting;

           (ii)    Continuation of medication and submission to
testing;

           (iii)   Restrictions on travel;

          (iv) Restrictions on consumption of alcoholic
beverages and drugs with requirements for any necessary testing;

          (v) Use of community based group homes, crisis
assistance centers or other available community based support
services;

          (vi)     Temporary inpatient or residential treatment for
stabilization;

          (vii) Other conditions as agreed upon by the
respective parties or as otherwise directed by the court.

     (e) Treatment shall be provided by a treatment center or a
court approved treatment provider.

     (f) The treatment center or treatment provider or any
other person identified in the treatment plan shall report to
the county attorney and any gatekeeper designated by the
department any material noncompliance by the patient with the
treatment plan.

     (g) By motion of an interested party or on its own motion,
the court may revoke or modify the directed outpatient
commitment if, after a hearing, the court finds by a
preponderance of evidence that the patient violated any
condition of the directed outpatient commitment order. If there
has been a violation of the order, the court may modify the
conditions of directed outpatient commitment, schedule an
involuntary commitment hearing pursuant to W.S. 25-10-110, order
any disposition for which private resources are available or
order any disposition which is consistent with the best
interests of the proposed patient and public safety.
     (h) If a motion has been filed to modify or revoke the
directed outpatient commitment, the court may enter an ex parte
order for immediate detention of the patient if the court finds
that the patient is a danger to himself or others. If the court
enters an ex parte order of detention, the matter shall be set
for hearing within seventy-two (72) hours. Notice of a hearing
on a motion to modify or revoke the order for directed
outpatient commitment shall be as provided in W.S. 25-10-110(d).

     (j) The county attorney of the county where the directed
outpatient commitment order is filed shall appear on behalf of
the state at any hearing pursuant to this section.