Section 14-6-205 - Taking of Child Into Custody; When Permitted.

WY Stat § 14-6-205 (2019) (N/A)
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14-6-205. Taking of child into custody; when permitted.

(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; or

(iii) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

(iv) The child's conduct or behavior seriously endangers himself or the person or property of others and immediate custody appears necessary.

(v) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.