Wyoming Criminal Court Records

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    In Wyoming, criminal court records document state prosecutions handled by the state's Circuit Courts (for misdemeanors and preliminary felony matters) and the District Courts (for felony trials and appeals). From charging through final judgment, acquittal, conviction, dismissal, or diversions, these processes are detailed within the records.

    These documents provide the official account of a criminal matter, showing how charges were brought, litigated, and resolved. They support appellate review, post-conviction motions, and public oversight of the courts.

    Clerks of the Circuit and District Courts are responsible for maintaining Wyoming's criminal case files. Access to these documents is regulated by court rules, common law, and state law, with restrictions for sealed records, juvenile matters, and other confidential information.

    Are Criminal Court Records Public in Wyoming?

    Generally, yes. Wyoming's Rules Governing Access to Case Records presume openness unless a statute, court rule, or order makes a record confidential or seals it. The public typically views records at courthouse public terminals (and often the State Law Library), and can request copies from the clerk for a fee. Note that attorney e-filing systems aren't public-access portals.

    However, there are limits to this access. Commonly restricted items/information include grand-jury materials and sealed indictments, search-warrant affidavits while sealed (Rule 41), presentence investigation and probation materials, juvenile case files (with narrow exceptions), state criminal-history "rap sheets" maintained outside the courts, specific victim-identifying details (e.g., protected addresses), and anything the court has specifically sealed.

    What Criminal Court Records Contain in Wyoming

    In Wyoming, a criminal case file is split between register-of-actions data (the running case record) and the pleadings and orders that comprise the case.

    Case information (register of actions)

    • Defendant name
    • Prosecutor and defense counsel
    • Charges with statute numbers
    • Filing date and court (circuit or district)
    • Presiding judge
    • Scheduled hearings and settings
    • Case status/disposition
    • Chronological entries summarizing each event

    Case documents (file contents)

    • Complaint/information; indictments (if used)
    • Motions, briefs, and supporting affidavits
    • Bond/bail paperwork and orders
    • Subpoenas and returns
    • Jury materials and verdict forms
    • Sentencing orders and judgment
    • Filed transcripts and admitted exhibits

    Commonly Confidential/Redacted

    • Sealed indictments and grand-jury materials
    • Sealed search-warrant applications/affidavits/returns
    • Presentence/probation materials
    • Juvenile-related records and identifiers
    • Victim safety details (e.g., protected addresses)

    Wyoming Criminal Court Records Search

    Record seekers may begin their Wyoming criminal records search by identifying the Wyoming county and trial court (Circuit or District Court) where the case was heard. Wyoming does not provide a single, statewide public portal for all trial-level criminal records. Access processes and any online lookup options are typically county-specific, and many counties require in-person or written requests to be submitted to the clerk. The Judicial Branch notes that eFiling exists but is not a public access system; the official record is in the court's internal case-management system.

    Wyoming's Rules Governing Access to Case Records control what's available to the public and the fees for copies. Public access terminals in courthouses generally allow viewing at no charge; clerks may assess copy/certification fees. At the district-court level, some counties charge a small record-check fee for a written name search (typically around $10).

    If online options are limited or unavailable, submit a records request to the clerk of the Circuit or District Court that heard the case or visit the courthouse. Typical copy fees at Wyoming clerks' offices range from $1.00 for the first page to $0.50 per additional page, with small additional amounts for certifications or exemplifications (varies by county; verify with the specific clerk).

    For Wyoming Supreme Court dockets and filings, use the Judicial Branch site or the case-search page linked to the appellate e-filing system; trial-level records are maintained by the county courts.

    Free Access to Criminal Court Records in Wyoming

    In Wyoming, criminal court records are available to the public, though online access varies by county. Records can be inspected on public terminals at the Circuit or District Court where the case was heard, and viewing case information is ordinarily free. When physical or certified copies are requested, courts assess copy and certification fees in accordance with statewide rules and local clerk schedules, which the Judicial Branch and individual clerks post.

    Sealing and Expungement of Criminal Court Records in Wyoming

    Wyoming authorizes expungement for several categories, each with its own rule set: arrest/no-conviction records, misdemeanor convictions, certain felony convictions, and juvenile records. When granted, the court file is removed from public access (functionally sealed), though law enforcement retains limited access.

    • Arrests and no-conviction outcomes: A person (or the state for a juvenile) may petition to expunge records of arrest, charges, or dispositions where the case did not result in conviction, subject to statutory conditions; no filing fee applies under Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1401.
    • Misdemeanor convictions. After sentence completion and a waiting period-generally five years for non-status offenses and one year for status offenses-an individual may seek expungement, provided the offense did not involve the use or attempted use of a firearm; the statute provides additional criteria and includes a $100 filing fee (Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1501).
    • Felony convictions. Certain non-violent felonies may be eligible for expungement under Wyoming law (check current statutory lists and waiting periods).
    • Juvenile records. Wyoming permits expungement of juvenile adjudications and certain related circuit/municipal matters under Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-241, subject to eligibility and timing requirements.
    • Effect of an expungement order. After the court signs the order, the file is removed from public access, and the Division of Criminal Investigation updates its central records accordingly; however, law enforcement may still have access to sealed data.

    How to Seal Criminal Court Records in Wyoming

    Wyoming relief is called expungement. When a Wyoming court grants expungement, the case is removed from public access (functionally "sealed"), although limited law enforcement access may remain. The process and eligibility depend on which statute you're using.

    Arrest / No-Conviction Cases - Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1401

    • Confirm eligibility: At least 180 days must have passed since the arrest or dismissal; no charges may be pending; and there cannot have been a deferred disposition under W.S. 7-13-301 arising from the same incident. There is no filing fee under this statute.
    • File your petition in the court where the case occurred (or would have occurred), asking to expunge arrest/charge/disposition records. Include the docket number (if any) and facts showing you meet § 7-13-1401.
    • Serve the prosecutor (County/District Attorney, or the prosecuting authority): They may file an objection.
    • Hearing (only if objected): If the prosecutor objects, the court will set a hearing; otherwise, the judge may rule on the filings.
    • Order issued: If the court finds you eligible, it shall grant expungement and issue the order; agencies then restrict public access to the record.

    Misdemeanor Convictions - Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1501

    • Confirm eligibility & waiting period. Generally, 5 years after completion of the sentence for non-status offenses, and 1 year for status offenses; the offense must not have involved use/attempted use of a firearm. A $100 filing fee applies.
    • File in the sentencing court using a petition that cites § 7-13-1501 and attaches proof of sentence completion (e.g., discharge, fines paid).
    • Serve the prosecutor. They may object; if so, the court holds a hearing.

    If granted, the clerk and agencies update their records to remove public access

    Certain Non-Violent Felony Convictions - Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1502

    • Check that your felony qualifies and that all waiting-period and completion-of-sentence requirements are met. A filing fee (commonly $100) and notice/hearing procedures apply by statute.
    • File in the sentencing court, cite § 7-13-1502, and attach proof of completion and any required supporting materials.
    • Serve the prosecutor; if there's an objection, the court holds a hearing and decides whether to grant relief.

    Juvenile Matters - Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-241 (and related juvenile provisions)

    Wyoming permits the expungement of certain juvenile records upon petition, subject to eligibility and specific timing requirements. File the matter in the juvenile court that handled the matter, serve the prosecutor, and the court may hold a hearing. If granted, the court may order agencies to expunge.

    Criminal Records in Wyoming vs Court Records

    Criminal records in Wyoming are maintained by the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) within the Office of the Attorney General. DCI is the central repository; records are built from arrest fingerprint cards and reportable events required by Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-107. (If no fingerprint card is submitted, the arrest won't appear in the state/FBI history.)

    Criminal court records are held by the Circuit and District Courts (Wyoming Judicial Branch). These docket files are distinct from DCI's criminal-history repository and are accessed through the courts/clerk's offices.

    Requesting a Wyoming Criminal History Record

    Individuals and authorized agencies can request Wyoming criminal history checks from the DCI (Applicant Tracking System/Criminal Records Unit).

    How to apply (subject to the purpose):

    • Fingerprint-based request using the standard FD-258 card (schedule at DCI or use a local law-enforcement fingerprinting service) †’ submit to DCI per ATS instructions.
    • Some local police departments offer name-based local checks (not the same as the state repository). Confirm requirements with the requesting agency/employer.

    DCI notes a $5 fingerprinting service fee at DCI appointments; state rules allow DCI to charge an application fee up to $15 for processing criminal-history checks (separate fingerprinting fees may apply at local agencies). Payment methods are limited (no cash/personal checks at times)

    Active vs Archived Criminal Cases in Wyoming

    In Wyoming, an "active" criminal case is one still pending in Circuit or District Court without a final judgment by trial, plea, diversion, dismissal, or other disposition. Active case details can be obtained from the clerk of the court that received the citation, complaint, information, or indictment; some dockets may be viewable online, depending on the county. "Archived" criminal cases are closed files that have passed the judiciary's retention schedule and been moved to off-site storage or the state archives. They are generally available to the public unless restricted. Retrieval is by written request to the clerk and may take longer; standard copy and certification fees apply.