2011 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 14 - CHILDREN
CHAPTER 2 - PARENTS
14-2-308. Definitions.

(a) As used in this act:

(i) "Abuse" means as defined by W.S. 14-3-202(a)(ii);

(ii) "Authorized agency" means:

(A) A public social service agency authorized to care for and place children; or

(B) A private child welfare agency certified by the state for such purposes pursuant to W.S. 14-6-201 through 14-6-243, 14-4-101 through 14-4-116, 1-22-101 through 1-22-114;

(iii) "Child" or "minor" means an individual who is under the age of majority;

(iv) "Court" means the district court in the district where the child resides or is found or the district court which has previously retained jurisdiction of the child because of a previous order entered by that court;

(v) "Mental health professional" means a person with an advanced degree in one of the behavioral sciences including a psychologist, social worker or clinical counselor;

(vi) "Neglect" means as defined by W.S. 14-3-202(a)(vii);

(vii) "Parent" means a natural parent or a parent by adoption;

(viii) "Indigent party" means a person whose financial resources and income are insufficient to enable him to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of an attorney licensed to practice in this state;

(ix) "This act" means W.S. 14-2-308 through 14-2-319.