Wyoming § 14-3-419 - Physical and mental examinations.

Full text of Wyoming Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 14-3-419 — Physical and mental examinations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14-3-419. Physical and mental examinations.

Any time after the filing of a petition, on motion of the district attorney or the child's parents, guardian, custodian or attorney or on motion of the court, the court may order the child to be examined by a licensed and qualified physician, surgeon, psychiatrist, psychologist or licensed mental health professional designated by the court to aid in determining the physical and mental condition of the child. The examination shall be conducted on an outpatient basis, but the court may commit the child to a suitable medical facility or institution for examination if deemed necessary. Commitment for examination shall not exceed fifteen (15) days.

Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 14-3-419 ("Physical and mental examinations.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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