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Lawmakers To Consider Juvenile Life Sentences Bill

Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:51:31 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would end mandatory life sentences for juvenile killers.

Authorities say changing Wyoming law is necessary because of a recent U

Wyoming Juvenile Sentencing Out Of Sync With U.S. Courts

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:08:44 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Proposals to bring Wyoming law into compliance with U.S. Supreme Court rulings on mandatory life sentences for juveniles have failed in committee.

The Associated Press reports two bills fell short in the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee Thursday because two members were absent, so supporters couldn't muster the five votes necessary for a majority

Former Operator Of Natrona Co. Juvenile Center Sued

Associated Press — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:40:08 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A former Natrona County juvenile detention center inmate has filed a lawsuit, saying he was subjected to unsafe conditions.

The federal lawsuit filed recently by Sharrid Jennings accuses Frontier Correctional Systems, the former operator of the Regional Juvenile Detention Center, of violating the standards for humane treatment of juvenile detainees