008-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 1-2 - Purpose and applicability

(a) The purpose of the Guardians Ad Litem Program ("Program") is to contract with, supervise and manage attorneys providing legal representation as guardians ad litem in child protection cases under WYO. STAT. ANN. § § 14-3-101 through 14-3-440, children in need of supervision cases under WYO. STAT. ANN. § § 14-6-401 through 14-6-440, or termination of parental rights ("TPRs") actions under WYO. STAT. ANN § § 14-2-308 through 14-2-319 brought as a result of a child protection or children in need of supervision action. The Program and these Rules apply only to these three types of juvenile actions and proceedings and any appeals that arise from these proceedings. The Program does not apply to a juvenile delinquency proceeding except that an attorney appointed to serve only as a guardian ad litem in a case in which a child has been charged with the commission of a delinquent act may, subject to these Rules, be eligible for compensation under the Program. In such a situation, these Rules would then apply to that guardian ad litem and his or her GAL representation of the alleged delinquent child.

(b) The Office may issue policies, manuals, bulletins, or other documentation interpreting the provisions of these rules and regulations. All policies, manuals, bulletins and other documentation shall be consistent with and reflect the policies contained in these rules and regulations. The provisions contained in such documentation shall be interpreted in favor of these rules and regulations.

008-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2