Clearing a DUI From Your Record in Wyoming
Whether a DUI or DWI conviction can be expunged or sealed in Wyoming, and what to do instead if it can't.
Short answer: The misdemeanor expungement statute excludes only misdemeanors involving a firearm and certain offenses by health care providers against patients. Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1501(a)
| DUI / DWI convictions | The misdemeanor expungement statute excludes only misdemeanors involving a firearm and certain offenses by health care providers against patients. It does not list DUI as an excluded offense, so a misdemeanor DUI appears to follow the general five-year rule. This entry reflects only the statute text. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1501(a) |
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| How to apply | File a verified petition with the court that handled the case. Serve it on the prosecuting attorney, and also on the Division of Criminal Investigation for conviction expungements. For convictions, the prosecutor notifies identifiable victims by certified mail. The court may request a criminal history report from DCI. The prosecutor or a victim may object within 30 days for misdemeanors or 90 days for felonies. If there is an objection, the court holds a hearing. If not, it may grant the petition without one. If granted, the court seals its file and sends a certified copy of the order to DCI. The prosecutor may appeal. |
Where to get help in Wyoming
More Wyoming expungement & criminal records
- Getting a Copy of Your Wyoming Criminal Record
- Expunging or Sealing a Felony in Wyoming
- How to File for Expungement in Wyoming
- Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Wyoming
- All Wyoming expungement & criminal records rules
FAQ
Can a DUI be expunged in Wyoming?
The misdemeanor expungement statute excludes only misdemeanors involving a firearm and certain offenses by health care providers against patients. It does not list DUI as an excluded offense, so a misdemeanor DUI appears to follow the general five-year rule.
How do you file for expungement in Wyoming?
File a verified petition with the court that handled the case. Serve it on the prosecuting attorney, and also on the Division of Criminal Investigation for conviction expungements. For convictions, the prosecutor notifies identifiable victims by certified mail. The court may request a criminal history report from DCI. The prosecutor or a victim may object within 30 days for misdemeanors or 90 days for felonies. If there is an objection, the court holds a hearing. If not, it may grant the petition without one. If granted, the court seals its file and sends a certified copy of the order to DCI. The prosecutor may appeal.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.