Establishes a criminal deferral process for juveniles charged with misdemeanors in Wyoming.
The bill creates a criminal deferral process for juveniles in Wyoming who commit misdemeanors. If a juvenile who has not been previously convicted of any misdemeanor or felony is charged with, found guilty of, or pleads guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor, the court may defer further proceedings and place the juvenile on probation for up to 18 months. The probation terms include regular reporting to the court, abiding by the law, and paying restitution to victims. If the juvenile successfully completes probation, the charges may be dismissed without adjudication of guilt.
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