Wyoming · Wyoming Statutes — Title 6, Crimes and Offenses

Wyo. Stat. (Title 6) § 6-2-204: Interference with custody; presumption of knowledge of child's age; affirmative defenses; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits interference with custody by knowingly taking, enticing, or refusing to return a minor from their lawful custodian without privilege. The offense is a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment in certain circumstances, or up to two years otherwise.

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