How to File for Expungement in Wyoming
How to apply to clear a criminal record in Wyoming: the petition, court, fee and fee waiver, and what happens at the hearing.
Short answer: 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. Wyo. Stat. §§ 7-13-1401(b)-(d), 7-13-1501(b)-(g), 7-13-1502(b)-(g)
| 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. |
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| Filing fee | There is no filing fee for expunging an arrest or dismissed charge, or for a juvenile expungement. A misdemeanor conviction expungement costs $100 per petition, and a felony conviction expungement costs $300 per petition. The statutes reviewed do not address fee waivers for conviction expungements. |
| Arrests and dismissed charges | A person may petition the court where the case was (or would have been) heard to expunge records of an arrest, charges or dispositions once at least 180 days have passed since the arrest or dismissal. One of the following must apply: there was no conviction, no charges were filed, or all proceedings were dismissed. No charges can be pending. Cases resolved by deferral or probation-before-judgment dispositions under W.S. 7-13-301 or 35-7-1037 do not qualify. The prosecutor has 20 days to object. With no objection, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. There is no filing fee. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1401 |
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) offers a voluntary record check that lets any person get a criminal record check on themselves from Wyoming and the Western Identification Network states (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington). It requires an applicant fingerprint card (taken at DCI in Cheyenne by appointment, 307-777-7181, for $5, or at a local law enforcement agency; bring government-issued photo ID) and a $15 fee. Mail to DCI, Attn: ATS, 208 S. College Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82002. This does not include an FBI record check; contact the FBI directly for that. Source: Wyoming DCI, ATS FAQ |
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FAQ
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.
How much does expungement cost in Wyoming?
There is no filing fee for expunging an arrest or dismissed charge, or for a juvenile expungement. A misdemeanor conviction expungement costs $100 per petition, and a felony conviction expungement costs $300 per petition.
Can you clear an arrest or dismissed charge in Wyoming?
A person may petition the court where the case was (or would have been) heard to expunge records of an arrest, charges or dispositions once at least 180 days have passed since the arrest or dismissal. One of the following must apply: there was no conviction, no charges were filed, or all proceedings were dismissed. No charges can be pending. Cases resolved by deferral or probation-before-judgment dispositions under W.S. 7-13-301 or 35-7-1037 do not qualify. The prosecutor has 20 days to object. With no objection, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. There is no filing fee.
How do I check my own criminal record in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) offers a voluntary record check that lets any person get a criminal record check on themselves from Wyoming and the Western Identification Network states (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington). It requires an applicant fingerprint card (taken at DCI in Cheyenne by appointment, 307-777-7181, for $5, or at a local law enforcement agency; bring government-issued photo ID) and a $15 fee. Mail to DCI, Attn: ATS, 208 S. College Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82002. This does not include an FBI record check; contact the FBI directly for that.
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.