Wyoming § 14-6-438 - Liability for contempt; penalties.
Full text of Wyoming Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 14-6-438 — Liability for contempt; penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-6-438. Liability for contempt; penalties.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court upon its own motion or upon the motion of the district or county attorney, or guardian ad litem, may find that the child, the child's parent, parents, or guardian or any other person who willfully violates, or neglects or refuses to obey or perform any order or provision of this act is liable for contempt of court and may be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or incarcerated not more than ninety (90) days, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming § 14-6-438
What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 14-6-438 cover?
Section 14-6-438 ("Liability for contempt; penalties.") 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.
How do I cite Wyoming § 14-6-438?
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Is this the official text of Wyoming law?
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