Wyoming Criminal Records

This guide explains how to find Wyoming criminal records, arrest records, court records, inmate information, and the public sex offender registry, and how Wyoming's background-check and record-clearing laws work. It was last reviewed in June 2026 using official Wyoming sources, and it points you to the state and county agencies that hold each type of record. You can also start a name search using the tool on this page.

Are criminal records public in Wyoming?

Wyoming's Public Records Act (W.S. §16-4-201 through §16-4-205) presumes all government records are open to the public, and criminal history information held by law enforcement agencies generally falls within that presumption. Arrest records maintained by state and local agencies are treated as public records accessible to anyone, and no requester needs to state a reason for the request. The exception is that detailed statewide criminal history summaries compiled by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) are controlled records: individuals may request their own history, and employers or agencies authorized by state law may obtain fingerprint-based checks, but the general public cannot pull a third party's full statewide rap sheet on demand. Court case records are a separate category and are largely public (see below).

How do I look up a criminal record in Wyoming?

There are three main paths:

• Your own record (voluntary check). Wyoming law allows any individual to request a criminal history check on themselves through the DCI Applicant Tracking System. You must submit a fingerprint card (fingerprinting at DCI costs $5) and pay a $15 fee for a Wyoming and Western Identification Network check (or $24 if an FBI check is also requested). Payment must be by money order or cashier's check made payable to the Office of the Attorney General or DCI; cash and credit cards are not accepted. Processing typically takes two to six weeks.
• Court records at the county level. Individual criminal case files are generally public and are held by the clerk of the district or circuit court in the county where the case was filed (see the court-records question below).
• An online people-search tool like the one on this page, which compiles public-record data from many sources into one report. These tools are for personal knowledge only and are not a substitute for an official fingerprint-based check or an FCRA-compliant background check.

Where can I look up arrest records in Wyoming?

Arrest records are created and held by the agency that made the arrest - a city police department, county sheriff, or state agency. Many county sheriffs publish an online jail roster showing recent bookings. Remember that an arrest record is not a conviction: it records that a person was taken into custody, not that they were found guilty. Arrest records that did not result in a conviction are not reportable by a consumer reporting agency under the federal FCRA after seven years, and Wyoming has no stricter state-law exception.

How do I find court records in Wyoming?

Wyoming does not have a single free statewide online criminal case search open to the public. The Wyoming Judicial Branch operates an eFiling system that includes a public case-search portal, but access and availability vary by court level. The Supreme Court's public docket is searchable online. For district and circuit court case files - which include the bulk of felony and misdemeanor cases - you typically need to contact or visit the clerk of the court in the county where the case was filed. Court records are generally public under the Wyoming Rules Governing Access to Court Records and W.S. §16-4-201. The Wyoming Judicial Branch website lists each court's contact information and can help you locate the right courthouse.

How do I look up warrants in Wyoming?

Arrest warrants are issued by the courts but managed at the county level. Some county sheriff's offices publish outstanding-warrant information online; for others you must contact the county sheriff or the district court clerk directly. If you believe you may have an active warrant, contacting an attorney first is advisable, as warrants can result in immediate arrest. Active warrants may also surface on third-party background reports, but the issuing court or county is the authoritative source.

Do arrests show up on background checks in Wyoming?

For employment, tenant, and credit screening done through a consumer reporting agency (CRA), the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs what can be reported. Under the FCRA, arrests that did not result in a conviction generally cannot be reported after seven years. Wyoming has no stricter state-level consumer-protection law that limits what a CRA may report, so federal FCRA rules control. Convictions can be reported indefinitely by a CRA unless expunged or sealed, subject to the seven-year rule for arrests. Wyoming also does not have a statewide "ban the box" law restricting when employers may ask about criminal history.

How far back does a background check go in Wyoming?

Wyoming follows the federal FCRA baseline. A consumer reporting agency may report:

• Arrests that did not lead to a conviction: generally not reportable after seven years from the date of arrest.
• Convictions: reportable indefinitely (there is no Wyoming state law cutting off conviction reporting at seven years the way California's law does).
• However, if a conviction has been expunged by a Wyoming court, a CRA should not report it after the expungement order is entered.

Wyoming has not enacted a "ban the box" or salary-based cap on background-check lookback periods, so employers may ask about conviction history on initial job applications.

How do I find someone in jail or prison in Wyoming?

It depends on where the person is held:

• State prison or community corrections. Use the Wyoming Department of Corrections' free Offender Locator at wdoc-loc.wyo.gov, which allows a search by WDOC inmate number or at least two letters of the last name. Results include the offender's current location, projected discharge date, and parole-eligibility information.
• County jail. People awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences are held in a county jail; check that county sheriff's website for an inmate roster or booking log.
• Federal custody. For federal charges, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov instead.

How do I find out if someone is on probation or parole in Wyoming?

State parole in Wyoming is overseen by the Wyoming Board of Parole, an independent agency that conducts hearings for eligible inmates and sets conditions of release. The WDOC supervises parolees in the community through 23 field offices statewide. Probation is handled by the WDOC's community supervision unit, and the sentencing court's docket is the most direct record of probation conditions. For questions about a specific person's parole status, contacting the Wyoming Board of Parole or the WDOC directly is the most reliable approach.

What are felonies in Wyoming?

Wyoming defines a felony as any crime punishable by death or by imprisonment for more than one year (W.S. §6-10-101). Unlike many states, Wyoming does not divide felonies into lettered classes with fixed ranges; instead, the law specifies the maximum sentence for each individual offense. Penalties range from slightly more than one year up to life imprisonment or, for certain capital crimes, the death penalty. Common examples of felonies include first-degree murder, sexual assault, robbery, and burglary. A fourth DUI (driving under the influence) within ten years becomes a felony carrying up to seven years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

What are misdemeanors in Wyoming?

A misdemeanor is any crime not punishable by more than one year in a local jail (not state prison). Wyoming divides misdemeanors into three classes:

• Class A misdemeanor - up to one year in jail and/or a fine up to $1,000. Examples: first-offense DUI, simple assault, and theft of items under a certain value.
• Class B misdemeanor - up to six months in jail and/or a fine up to $750. Examples: certain traffic offenses charged as crimes and some disorderly conduct violations.
• Class C misdemeanor - generally addressed through fines or court diversion programs rather than jail time.

Are traffic violations crimes in Wyoming?

Routine traffic violations such as speeding or running a red light are civil infractions in Wyoming, punishable by fines only; they are not criminal offenses and do not appear on a criminal background check. More serious driving offenses - such as a first-offense DUI, reckless driving, or driving on a suspended license - are charged as misdemeanors and do create a criminal record. A fourth DUI within ten years is a felony (see felonies section above).

Is the sex offender registry public in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming law requires the DCI to make sex offender registration information available to the public. The Wyoming Sex Offender Registry, maintained by the DCI, is a real-time public database that can be searched by name, location, or other identifiers through the Community Notification Search or the OffenderWatch platform. The registry displays an offender's name and aliases, address, date of birth, conviction details, photograph, physical description, and vehicle information. Internet identifiers and phone numbers are excluded from public display under Wyoming law (W.S. §7-19-301 et seq.).

Can someone be removed from the Wyoming sex offender registry?

Wyoming uses a three-tier registration framework under W.S. §7-19-302 and §7-19-304. Registration begins at sentencing and continues for life by default, but certain lower-tier offenders may petition for removal:

• Tier I (W.S. §7-19-302(g)) offenders may petition the district court for removal after registering for at least ten years, provided they have maintained a clean record during that time.
• Tier II (W.S. §7-19-302(h)) offenders must wait at least 25 years, demonstrate rehabilitation, and show they no longer pose a risk to public safety.
• Tier III offenders - those convicted of the most serious sexual offenses - must register for life and are not eligible for removal.

The court considers the nature of the offense and the offender's behavior since conviction. An attorney familiar with Wyoming sex offender law should be consulted before filing a petition.

How do I expunge or seal a criminal record in Wyoming?

Wyoming uses the term "expungement," which means the permanent destruction or deletion of all physical and electronic records. The governing statutes are W.S. §7-13-1401 (arrests and dismissed charges), §7-13-1501 (misdemeanor convictions), §7-13-1502 (felony convictions), and §14-6-241 (juvenile records). Key rules:

• Arrests without conviction: Eligible 180 days after the arrest or dismissal of charges. No filing fee.
• Misdemeanor convictions: Eligible five years after completing the sentence (including probation and any court-ordered programs) for most misdemeanors, or one year for status offenses. The offense must not have involved a firearm.
• Felony convictions: Eligible ten years after completing the full sentence, probation, and payment of all court-ordered restitution. The person must have no other felony convictions. Violent felonies, sexual offenses, and crimes requiring sex offender registration are not eligible.
• One-expungement limit: Wyoming allows only one felony expungement and one misdemeanor expungement per person under the current statutes.

To start the process, file a Petition for Expungement with the court that handled the case, serve the petition on the prosecutor and DCI, and attend a hearing if there is an objection. The Wyoming Judicial Branch expungement page has self-help information and forms.

Do I need a lawyer to expunge a record in Wyoming?

You are not required to hire an attorney. The Wyoming courts provide self-help materials on their expungement page, and the filing fee is waived for arrests that did not result in a conviction. That said, the eligibility rules - especially for felonies - are detailed, and a procedural error (such as failing to properly serve the DCI or the prosecutor) can delay or defeat the petition. Many people handling felony expungements, or cases where a prosecutor is likely to object, choose to work with an attorney or a nonprofit legal-aid organization.

How long does a felony stay on your record in Wyoming?

A Wyoming felony conviction remains on your record permanently unless you successfully petition for expungement under W.S. §7-13-1502. There is no automatic time limit that deletes the underlying record. The seven-year rule under the federal FCRA limits what a consumer reporting agency may report for certain records, but it does not erase the record itself. The record will also remain visible to law enforcement, courts, and prosecutors indefinitely, even after expungement of a public-facing copy.

Are juvenile criminal records sealed in Wyoming?

Juvenile records in Wyoming are generally not public and are treated as confidential by default. Under W.S. §14-6-241, individuals who are at least 18 years old may petition to have qualifying juvenile records expunged - meaning permanently destroyed. Wyoming enacted House Bill 0044 in 2019, which provides for automatic expungement of juvenile conviction records when an offender reaches adulthood, though the process still requires a petition in most cases. Violent felony adjudications are not eligible for expungement under the juvenile statute.

Laramie County criminal records

Laramie County is Wyoming's most populous county, home to about 101,800 residents as of 2024, with Cheyenne - the state capital - as its county seat. Criminal cases are filed with the Clerk of the First Judicial District Court, whose office is located at 309 W. 20th Street, Room 3205, Cheyenne, WY 82003 (phone: 307-633-4270; email: districtcourtlc@laramiecountywy.gov). The Clerk maintains records of all cases filed in the First Judicial District going back to 1890. Wyoming does not offer a free comprehensive online public criminal case search; to access Laramie County criminal case documents you typically need to contact or visit the Clerk's office or submit a written public-records request. Copies of records are available for a fee.

Official Wyoming criminal record sources

• Wyoming DCI Criminal Records Unit - the state agency that maintains statewide criminal history; contact for fingerprint-based background checks.
• Wyoming DCI Applicant Tracking System - voluntary self-check process; $15 for Wyoming/WIN check, $24 with FBI check.
• Wyoming Judicial Branch - official courts website with court directory, eFiling access, and self-help resources.
• Wyoming Sex Offender Registry (DCI) - free public registry searchable by name, address, and other identifiers.
• Wyoming DOC Offender Locator - search for people currently in Wyoming state prison or community corrections.
• Wyoming Department of Corrections - probation and parole supervision, institutional management, and victim services.
• Wyoming Board of Parole - independent agency that conducts parole hearings and sets conditions of release.
• Wyoming Courts: Expungements - self-help guide, forms, and eligibility information for expunging Wyoming records under W.S. §7-13-1401, §7-13-1501, §7-13-1502, and §14-6-241.

Disclosure: criminal.com may earn a commission when you use the people-search tool on this page, which is powered by a third-party background-check service. Results from such tools are for your personal knowledge only and may not be used to make decisions about employment, housing, credit, tenant screening, or any other purpose covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). An arrest record or mugshot is not proof of guilt. This page is general information about Wyoming public records, not legal advice; for advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney. Information was last reviewed in June 2026 and laws may change.