Taking of child into custody; when permitted.

Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-205
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(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to believe the child has violated the terms of an order of the juvenile court issued pursuant to this act; or (iii) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.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 (v) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 199, § 3.
Source: WY Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title14.pdfFetched: 10/4/2026