DB v. State, Department of Family Services

TAYLOR, Justice.

In this appeal of a juvenile court neglect proceeding, the father of a minor child challenges the juvenile court’s jurisdiction to conduct proceedings after failing to hold an adjudicatory hearing within the time period stated in Wyo.Stat. §§ 14-6-209(c) and 14 — 6—226(b) (1986 & Cum.Supp.1993). The father also contends the juvenile court erred during the adjudicatory hearing by permitting presentation of improper evidence and by failing to make necessary findings of fact. The juvenile court determined, in the best interests of the child, that custody should be granted to the…