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Wyoming Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
7-19-302© – (j) ++ (See last entry for search instructions)
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
What information must registrants provide?
7-19-302(a)(b) ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Annually 7-19-302(g) twice yearly (h) quarterly (j) ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
Life 7-19-304(a) ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Only juveniles; can’t find in statutes but see the FAQs “are there juveniles on the website”
http://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/dci-criminal-justice-information-systems-section/sor-faqs
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Registration fees 7-19-302® ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
Community notification 7-19-303 ©(iii) ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
7-19-304(a)(i)(ii) ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
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…”
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
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.”
http://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/dci-criminal-justice-information-systems-section/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) ++
The language used is “A person found to be an offender by a court in another state…”
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
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?
6-2-302 – 6-2-306 ++
6-2-313 – 6-2-318 ++
6-2-201 – 6-2-203 ++
6-4-101 – 6-4-103 ++
6-4-303 – 6-4-305 ++
6-4-318 ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
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 say it is 16 for females and 18 for males, but I could find nothing to support that.
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
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 ++
http://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
also see
http://corrections.wyo.gov/home/restoration-of-voting-rights
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/dci-criminal-justice-information-systems-section/sor-faqs
http://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/dci-criminal-justice-information-systems-section/sex-offender-registry-section
https://nwc.edu/title9/prevention-and-risk-reduction/wyoming-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
http://www.csgwest.org/legislativeacademy/documents/LegislativeStructuresintheWest-Wyoming.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
Lexis; make account; choose state
http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp ...
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
Bottom of page
http://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/dci-criminal-justice-information-systems-section/sex-offender-registry-section
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Being developed.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
++ Statute Search instructions:
Be sure search is cleared; then double click WY statutes; then titles; then title #; then chapter #; then article #. (e.g. 7-19-302 is title 7, chapter 19, article 302) Scroll down to desired place.