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Wyoming Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
7-19-302(a) and (d) ++(See last entry for search instructions)
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302
What information must registrants provide?
7-19-302(a)(b) ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Annually 7-19-302(g) twice yearly (h) quarterly (j) ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302
Life 7-19-304 ++ Some may petition off after 10 yrs: (a)(i); some after 25: (a)(ii)
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
No
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
No
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
7-19-303 does not appear to exempt anyone ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-303
However, see these FAQs: “Are there juveniles on the website”
https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/sor-faqs
Is there a registration fee?
Yes 7-19-302 Section r ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Registration fees 7-19-302 section r ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302
Community notification 7-19-303 (c)(iii) ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-303
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Registrants may petition after either 10 or 25 years
7-19-304(a)(i)(ii) ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Within 3 working days 7-19-304(b) ++
The language used is “A person found to be an offender by a court in another state…”
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304 In the FAQs “The offender must register, in person, within three business days of changing residence. This includes temporary changes (vacation, etc) that are longer than three business days in duration.”
https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/sor-faqs
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Within 3 working days 7-19-304(b) and (d) ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
6-2-30 ff. click ‘next’ to see following offenses
Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-302
6-2-702 ff
Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-702
6-4-201
Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-201
6-4-303 ff
Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-303
6-4-402
Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-402
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Title 7, Ch. 13, Art. 2 Note ++
Wyo. Stat. Title 7, Ch. 13, Art. 2 Note
7-13-201 ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-201
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None found.
What is the age of consent?
Age is unclear; 6-2-316(a)(2) suggests 18 while 6-2-316(a)(4) suggests 17; ++
Other sources say anywhere from 16 to 18; some sources say it is 16 for females and 18 for males, but we could find nothing to support that.
Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-316
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
6-2-316 ++
Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-316
6-2-317 ++
Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-317
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes after prison, parole, and probation §7-13-105 ++
Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-105
also see
https://corrections.wyo.gov/field-services-information/restoration-of-voting-rights
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/sor-faqs
https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/sex-offender-registry
How does the state’s legislative process work?
http://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislature/LegislatureAbout
http://www.wyoleg.gov/LEGINFO/Online%20Hotline.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search by a variety of methods
http://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/search
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Can personalize sorting method for following
http://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2018
Paid service
https://www.billtrack50.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIofHl1Y2r2wIVDyOBCh3TcAVTEAAYASAAEgJtMPD_BwE
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Judiciary (joint for much of year)
http://www.wyoleg.gov/Committees/2018/J01
Interstate compact for adult offender supervision
http://www.wyoleg.gov/Committees/2018/O18
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
208 S. College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7181
Fax: (307) 777-7252
wysors@wyo.gov
https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/sex-offender-registry
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