Section 14-6-425 - Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.

WY Stat § 14-6-425 (2019) (N/A)
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14-6-425. Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof.

(a) Allegations that a child is in need of supervision 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 a determination that judicial intervention is necessary for the best interest and welfare of the child.