Albany County Court Records Search
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Albany County, Wyoming sits at the base of the Laramie Range along the front range of the Rocky Mountains, with the City of Laramie serving as the county seat. Court records generated by the county’s trial courts document everything from felony prosecutions and civil disputes to estate proceedings and family law matters. These records are maintained by the Clerk of District Court and other court administrators, and most are available to members of the public who know where and how to request them.
Locating court case information in Wyoming typically starts with the official resources maintained by the state’s judicial branch. The Wyoming court system, accessible through WyomingCourts.us, provides a centralized starting point for finding court locations, docket information, and publicly accessible case records. Court records can also be searched through the court clerks’ offices directly, at in-person public access terminals at the courthouse, and through the Wyoming Judicial Branch’s online case search system. Whether you are researching a criminal case, tracking a civil matter, or tracing a probate filing, beginning with official sources ensures you are working with accurate, authoritative information.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Albany County?
The primary courthouse for Albany County is located at 525 Grand Avenue in Laramie. The District Court clerk’s office and Circuit Court clerk’s office are both housed within this building, making it a single destination for most in-person record searches.
Albany County Courthouse
| Court | Suite/Room | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Court (2nd Judicial District) | Suite 305 | (307) 721-2508 | (307) 721-2520 |
| Circuit Court (2nd Judicial District) | Room 400 | (307) 742-5747 | (307) 742-5610 |
Both courts are at 525 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070. The Clerk of District Court’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The District Court Clerk of Court is Stacy Lam, reachable by email at slam@co.albany.wy.us. The Circuit Court clerk can be reached at cclar@courts.state.wy.gov.
For online searches, the Wyoming Judicial Branch provides a public case search portal that allows users to look up cases by party name, case number, or attorney. This system covers District and Circuit court filings statewide and is the fastest way to confirm whether a case exists before visiting the courthouse in person.
The Albany County Clerk of Court serves as the official record keeper for all actions that go before the District Court judge. Court staff can provide general procedural guidance and help members of the public search and research publicly available cases, but under Wyoming State Statute 5-3-213, neither the Clerk nor deputy clerks may offer legal advice or predict how the court will rule.
A second courthouse location in the county serves city-level matters:
Laramie Municipal Court
Address: 406 Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: (307) 721-5205
Fax: (307) 721-5352
Email: municourt@cityoflaramie.org
The Laramie Municipal Court handles violations of City of Laramie ordinances and certain adopted Wyoming state statutes, including citations issued by the Laramie Police Department and the University of Wyoming Police Department. Initial appearances are held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and may be attended in person or via Zoom upon request.
Are Court Records Public in Albany County?
Wyoming operates under a framework that presumes public access to government records. Two governing instruments establish this framework for court records specifically: the Wyoming Public Records Act (Wyoming Statute § 16-4-201 et seq.) and the Wyoming Rules Governing Access to Case Records, adopted by the Wyoming Supreme Court. Under these provisions, court records are generally open to any person during regular business hours, and courts must respond to record requests within a reasonable time.
However, a significant category of records is withheld from public access by statute, administrative rule, or court order. The following record types are specifically restricted:
- Medical and mental health records
- Grand jury proceedings and records
- Genetic testing information
- Attorney discipline records
- Mediation proceeding records
- Motor vehicle accident reports
- Involuntary commitment records
- Presentence investigation reports
- Probation counselor case records
- Parentage adjudication records
- Child abuse and neglect information
- Criminal history record information
- Sex offender registration data
- Crime victim compensation applications
- Adoption and confidential intermediary records
- Records related to juvenile justice proceedings
- Court-supervised treatment program information
- Trial juror addresses, qualification forms, and questionnaires
- Guardianship and conservatorship records (certain portions)
Requesters should be aware that even when a case is publicly accessible, specific documents within that case file may be sealed or redacted. Court staff can confirm which portions of a file are available before copies are made.
Albany County Criminal Court Records
Criminal case jurisdiction in Albany County is divided between two courts. The District Court of the 2nd Judicial District handles all felony criminal prosecutions and juvenile matters. The Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial District handles misdemeanor criminal cases along with civil matters valued below $50,000. The Albany County and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office prosecutes both felony and misdemeanor cases from the filing of charging documents through conviction and sentencing.
The Criminal Division of the Albany County Attorney’s Office also works with Victim Witness Advocates who assist crime victims throughout the prosecution process. These advocates refer individuals to the Albany County SAFE Project for financial assistance and help with filing domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault protection orders, as well as applications to the State Victim Compensation Fund.
To search criminal case records:
- Use the Wyoming Judicial Branch’s public case search tool to look up case numbers, party names, and case status online.
- Visit the Clerk of District Court’s office (Suite 305, 525 Grand Avenue) in person during business hours to request file documents.
- Contact the Circuit Court clerk at (307) 742-5747 for misdemeanor-level case information.
Arrest records and information on currently incarcerated individuals are handled by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and the Albany County Detention Center. For individuals serving sentences in Wyoming state correctional facilities, the Wyoming Offender Locator maintained by the Wyoming Department of Corrections allows searches by WDOC inmate number or by the first two letters of the offender’s last name. Wyoming VINE also provides free, confidential access to custody status and criminal case information for victims and the public.
It is important to note that criminal history record information — meaning compiled background data on an individual’s history of arrests and convictions — is expressly excluded from the public access records framework under Wyoming law. Court case records related to specific criminal proceedings remain public (absent a sealing order), but consolidated background reports generated by law enforcement are not.
Albany County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Albany County are divided by the amount in controversy. The District Court has general jurisdiction over civil matters exceeding $50,000, while the Circuit Court handles civil disputes at or below that threshold. Small claims cases are filed in Circuit Court as well, with a filing fee of $10.00 statewide — one of the lowest in the country — though additional fees apply for service of process through the Sheriff’s Office or a private process server.
Filing fees for civil matters at the District Court level follow the schedule maintained by the Albany County Clerk of Court:
| Action Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil (new action) | $160 |
| Civil (Modify/Re-open) | $160 |
| Foreign Judgment | $160 |
| Jury Demand – 6 Person | $50 |
| Jury Demand – 12 Person | $150 |
| Transcript of Judgment (Justice Court) | $100 |
| Appeal from Circuit/Municipal Court | $100 |
| Appeal to Wyoming Supreme Court | $240 |
Any modification or re-opening of a case is subject to a new filing fee equal to the original amount. Copies of civil case documents can be obtained in person at the Clerk of District Court’s office during business hours. Property records, including deeds, mortgages, and related instruments, are maintained separately by the Albany County Clerk’s Office and can be searched through the county’s ArcaSearch digital archives and iDocMarket platforms, both of which contain recorded documents dating from October 1997 forward. Photocopies of property records cost $0.25 per page, certified copies cost $5.25 per document, and full-size plat copies (24" x 36") are $5.00 each.
For property tax information, the Albany County Treasurer’s Office operates a Web Tax portal where individuals can search by property tax ID, owner name, property address, or geocode at no charge. The Albany County Assessor’s Office also maintains an Online Ownership Map that allows property searches by PIDN, name, or address for free.
Albany County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Albany County — including divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, domestic violence protective orders, and adoption — fall under the jurisdiction of the District Court of the 2nd Judicial District. These proceedings are filed with and maintained by the Clerk of District Court at Suite 305, 525 Grand Avenue, Laramie.
Marriage licenses are issued by the Albany County Clerk’s Office, located at Suite 202 of the same building, which is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both applicants must appear in person with valid identification. The marriage license fee is $30, payable in cash (a $2 convenience fee applies for debit card payments). The license is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Certified copies of marriage certificates can be obtained from the Albany County Clerk’s Office by completing an Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate and submitting it with a fee of $5.25 per copy, payable by money order or personal check, to:
Albany County Clerk
525 Grand Avenue, Suite 202
Laramie, WY 82070
Official copies of Wyoming marriage and divorce records are also available through the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services. The Vital Statistics Services office issues certified copies of marriage and divorce records to the parties themselves or their legal counsel, at a cost of $25 per copy, payable by money order or bank-personalized check. Requests must be submitted by mail with a completed Request for Certified Copy of a Wyoming Vital Record Form.
Birth and death records are classified as confidential under Wyoming law and are restricted to eligible requesters, including the registrant (if 18 or older, for birth records), parents named on the birth certificate, legal guardians with court-ordered papers, immediate family members, estate representatives, and legal counsel. Birth records become part of the public record after 100 years; death records after 50 years. The fee is $25 per copy for the first certified copy of a birth or death certificate, with additional death certificate copies available for $20 each. When the date of the vital event is unknown, a search fee of $35 per five-year search period applies. All requests are handled by mail only through:
Wyoming Department of Health — Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Avenue, Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Processing takes three to five business days. Uncertified copies of historical vital records may be available through the Wyoming State Archives.
Albany County Probate Court Records
Probate proceedings in Albany County are handled by the District Court of the 2nd Judicial District. Probate matters before this court include the administration of decedents’ estates, validation of wills, appointment of personal representatives, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and formal adoptions. All probate filings are recorded by the Clerk of District Court and become part of the official court record, which historical researchers can also locate through the Wyoming State Archives collection for Albany County District Court records.
The filing fee for probate actions at the Albany County District Court is $160. Guardianship and conservatorship petitions carry the same fee. Adoption filings also require a $160 filing fee. Any modifications or re-openings of existing probate cases are assessed a new fee equal to the original filing amount.
To request probate records or confirm the status of an estate case:
- Search the Wyoming Judicial Branch’s public case search portal using the decedent’s name or the assigned case number.
- Contact the Clerk of District Court at (307) 721-2508 to confirm record availability and request copies.
- Visit Suite 305 at 525 Grand Avenue during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) to inspect or copy file documents in person.
Guardianship and conservatorship records are subject to partial confidentiality restrictions under Wyoming’s access rules, meaning not every document within such a file may be released. The Clerk of Court can advise requesters which portions of a probate or guardianship file are publicly accessible at the time of the request.
Individuals researching older Albany County estate proceedings may find additional historical materials through the Wyoming COMET Archives, which catalogs records created by and filed with the Albany County District Court including civil, criminal, and probate case files from earlier eras.