Wyoming enacts the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act
03/09/2023
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Wyoming
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Legislation
, Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
In March 2023, Wyoming enacted the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-701 et seq., which provides that in termination of parental rights proceedings, The court may, in its discretion, appoint counsel for the child upon a finding that the appointment is in the child’s best interests.” Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-704(b).
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
