WYOMING COURT RULES

6 participate in a case only after having been admitted in accordance with Rule 8 of the Rules Governing the Wyoming State Bar and the Authorized Practice of Law, and Rule 104 of the Uniform Rules for the District Courts of the State of Wyoming (admission Pro Hac Vice). Once so admitted, his appearance and participation is limited by the restrictions of those rules. (b) Right to Counsel, Native American. In proceedings subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act, out-of-state attorneys must comply with Rule 5(A). However, in proceed- ings subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the tribe pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 1919, the tribe’s attorney may appear for the limited purpose of requesting transfer of the matter to tribal court, without showing compliance with Rule 5(A). If necessary in all other cases, the tribe shall obtain local counsel. (c) Notice of Right. Respondent shall be served with written advice of the right to counsel with any order setting any initial hearing. Such notice shall advise of the availability of appointed counsel, and shall direct a juvenile, parent or guardian requesting counsel to obtain a financial affidavit and present it to the court at least five (5) days before the hearing. The notice shall also advise that failure to request counsel in advance may result in contempt sanctions and liability for costs resulting from delays. (d) Advisement of Right. At the initial hearing the court shall advise of the right to counsel as required by statute. A parent, guardian, or juvenile may waive counsel if the Court finds that such waiver is made in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-6-107. (e) Jury Demand. A timely demand for jury as required by statute will be honored by the seating of a jury of six (6) persons. (f) Peremptory Challenges. Each side shall be entitled to four (4) peremptory challenges. Several respondents or several petitioners may be considered as a side for the making of challenges or the court may allow additional peremptory challenges and permit them to be exercised separately or jointly upon the court determining a good faith controversy exists between the parties. (Amended effective May 13, 2014; amended August 25, 2020, effective December 1, 2020.)