049-11 Wyo. Code R. §§ 11-11 - Privileged Communication

(a) The JDC shall develop, adopt, follow and maintain on file written policies and procedures governing all aspects of a juvenile's right of access to and reasonable communication with licensed attorneys and judges and clerks of federal, state and local courts and shall address:

(i) Juveniles' right to present issues to and seek judicial relief from the court without reprisal or penalty;

(ii) Juveniles' right to access and assistance in making and receiving confidential communication with licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives, which communication should include private and confidential visits during normal JDC hours, telephone communication, written correspondence and after-hours visits which are deemed necessary because of special circumstances;

(iii) A juvenile shall be allowed to make a reasonable number of telephone calls to his/her attorney at reasonable times;

(iv) A juvenile shall be permitted to return the call of an attorney at a reasonable time and the telephone number of the attorney shall be obtained when the call is received;

(v) A juvenile shall be permitted to send and receive mail from his attorney and the court without charge (1^st class postage only); and

(vi) The JDC shall notify the juvenile and counsel in the event it has a legitimate concern that a privileged communication contains a threat to the safety and security of the JDC, public officials or the general public. In the event inspection of mail is deemed necessary, it shall be opened and examined for contraband in the presence of the juvenile and at least two (2) detention staff, but in no event may it be read or censored.

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049-11 Wyo. Code R. §§ 11-11

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017. Amended, Eff. 9/3/2021.