Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1205 (2026)

Juvenile courts authorized to establish teen

✓ current as of May 2026
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court program.

     (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.