2017 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 14 - CHILDREN
CHAPTER 2 - PARENTS
ARTICLE 2 - RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
SECTION 14-2-205 - Presence of parent, custodian or guardian at hearings; failure to appear; issuance of bench warrant.
14-2-205. Presence of parent, custodian or guardian at hearings; failure to appear; issuance of bench warrant.
(a) It is the responsibility of one (1) or both parents, and the guardian or custodian of an unemancipated minor, if applicable, to appear with the minor before any court of this state in any proceeding in which the minor is required to appear and is alleged to have committed a criminal offense or to have violated a municipal ordinance. It shall be the responsibility of the court to afford any parent, guardian or custodian appearing with a minor pursuant to this subsection a reasonable opportunity to address the court.
(b) In any proceeding in juvenile court, attendance of one or both parents, and the guardian or custodian of the minor, if applicable, shall be compelled as provided by W.S. 14-6-215.
(c) In a proceeding in a court other than the juvenile court, the presiding judge may require the presence of one or both parents, and the guardian or custodian of the minor, if applicable, at any hearing by causing an order to appear to be served in the manner provided by W.S. 14-6-214.
(d) Any person served with an order to appear under subsection (c) of this section who without reasonable cause fails to appear, is liable for contempt of court and the court may issue a bench warrant to cause the person to be brought before the court.
