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2023 Wyoming Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure
Chapter 22 - Adoption
Article 1 - In General
Section 1-22-102 - Persons Subject to Adoption; Applicability of Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act.

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WY Stat § 1-22-102 (2023)
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1-22-102. Persons subject to adoption; applicability of Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act.

(a) Any child may be adopted who is within this state when the petition for adoption is filed.

(b) Any adult may be adopted, regardless of his residence within or outside of this state at the time the petition is filed, provided:

(i) The adopting parent was a stepparent, grandparent or other blood relative, foster parent or legal guardian who participated in the raising of the adult when the adult was a child; and

(ii) The adult files a consent to the adoption with the court.

(c) If the child to be adopted under this act is an Indian child as defined by W.S. 14-6-702(a)(iv), the court, agency and any party to the adoption proceeding under this act shall comply with the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act. If any provision of this act conflicts with the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act for the adoption of an Indian child, the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act shall control.

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