# Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-205: Taking of child into custody; when permitted

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T14_C6_S14-6-205

## Section

- **Citation:** Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-205
- **Heading:** Taking of child into custody; when permitted
- **Jurisdiction:** Wyoming
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wyoming Code / Title 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-6-205

## Text

(a) A child may be taken into custody by a law enforcement officer without a warrant or court order when:

(i) The circumstances would permit an arrest without a warrant under W.S. 7-2-102;

(ii) There are reasonable grounds to believe the child has violated the terms of an order of the juvenile court issued pursuant to this act; or

(iii) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

(iv) The child's conduct or behavior seriously endangers himself or the person or property of others and immediate custody appears necessary.

(v) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.

## Nearby sections

- [Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-101 Repealed by Laws 2004, Ch. 91, §2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T14_C6_S14-6-101.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-102 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; compact provisions generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T14_C6_S14-6-102.md)
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- [Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-202 Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T14_C6_S14-6-202.md)
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