(a) Prior to submitting an application for state funds, the CST program team shall have either completed or be scheduled to complete a Division approved training prior to receiving funds sought under the application. In the event a CST program team submits an application prior to completing the training, an award shall be contingent upon completion. This requirement does not apply to those applicants whose CST program team members have completed a Division approved training program or the Drug Court Planning Initiative training for another CST program.
(b) Local CST program teams are encouraged to apply for federal funds and other state grants to supplement CST program funds.
(c) To apply for state funds, the local CST program team shall submit an application to the Division on a date determined by the Division.
(d) The Division shall promptly review each application. The Division may request the applicant provide additional information as it deems necessary to make recommendations. The Division shall, within thirty (30) days of the deadline for submitting applications, forward all applications to the Panel together with its recommendations.
(e) The Panel shall consider each application and render its decision within thirty (30) days of receiving the applications and recommendations from the Division. In order to approve any application for funds, the Panel must find:
(f) The Panel shall determine whether to approve funding requests, the amount of funds to be disbursed to particular applicants, conditions on funding consistent with law and the schedule for disbursement to each successful applicant. All applicants shall be immediately notified in writing of the Panel's decision. The Panel shall also notify the Division of its decision. The Division shall disburse funding in a manner consistent with the decision.
(g) Funding shall be approved for a period of time to be determined by the Panel.
048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-5