The Handbook for Parents, Guardians, and Custodians in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings is for parents who have been alleged to have abused or neglected their children. This handbook gives a basic overview of the child welfare court process and parents’ rights and responsibilities.
El Manual para padres, tutores, y custodios en proceso de maltrato y descuido de menores es para los padres que han sido alegados de haber abusado o descuidado a sus niños. Este Manual provee un resumen básico de los procesos tribunales del bienestar de menores y sobre los derechos y las responsabilidades de padres.
<p>CJP will periodically offer trainings to various audiences on various topics. These events are announced on the CJP website and through the CJP listservs. Various past trainings can be found on the CJP website under our resources page.</p>
In Wyoming, everyone is responsible for reporting suspected abuse and/or neglect. Reports should be made to law enforcement or the local Department of Family Services office.
In Wyoming, if a child is taken into what is called temporary protective custody or shelter care, a court hearing is require to be held within 48 business hours. At this hearing, the judge will explain the court process to you and advise you of your rights. One of your rights is that you can request an attorney to assist you with your case. An attorney will be able to explain to you what is happening in and out of court.
No, CJP is a project of the Wyoming Supreme Court and is therefore part of the court system. Like any of the courts throughout the state, CJP is prohibited from discussing case specific information under the Code of Judicial Conduct. Furthermore, CJP does not provide any direct legal services.
CJP’s purpose is to improve the court process in abuse and neglect cases. CJP typically does not work on matters related to CHINS and delinquency cases, unless those matters will have a direct impact on abuse and neglect cases.
CJP will periodically offer trainings to various audiences on various topics. These events are announced on the CJP website and through the CJP listservs. Various past trainings can be found on the CJP website under our resources page.
