For those who need access to Wyoming criminal records, there are several options for obtaining those records. Criminal records in the state of Wyoming contain specific information related to an individual's experiences with crime. Even in situations where a person is not convicted of the crime or when the charges are dropped, a criminal file is created. Its main use is for police investigations and information, but the public does have the right to see most files if they make a formal request. Obtaining this information is not always simple to do, though, since some records are protected and others are simply not available.

In the state of Wyoming, the Division of Criminal Investigations maintains criminal records. This is a function of the Attorney General's office. Individuals who wish to search this information will need to contact this agency to gather the information required. The following information can allow individuals to visit in person or to contact the agency by phone for further information and for inquiries.

Division of Criminal Investigation

208 South College Drive

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82022

Call the agency at 307 777-7181 for additional information. However, much of the information that most people need for this type of search remains available through various searchable databases. This includes information such as felonies, misdemeanors, charges and convictions and other data. By using the database available through the Division of Criminal Investigation, individuals can search for the applicable information they need to fill in data.

For those who require additional information, the Wyoming Sex Offender Registry is another option. It contains only data and information related to the state's sexually oriented offenders online - not full criminal records of these individuals. It is also possible to use the Division of Criminal Investigation to learn about unsolved cases in the state. Evidence is not provided to the public in all cases and it is never handed over. However, it is possible to get copies of various records for further investigation.

Individuals who need Wyoming criminal records are likely to find them through a computerized database from the Division of Criminal Investigation. If there is no record available, this indicates the individual does not have any past or present criminal activity. It may also mean, as is with most older records, that the data is not moved to a digital form. For older criminal records, it is necessary to contact the towns themselves and local police forces to gather that data. Physical files are kept in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred only.

Wyoming criminal records are also not available in situations where the individual is a juvenile without a special court order. Judges in various cases can restrict access to criminal records by sealing them from the public. A sealed record cannot be accessed by anyone from the public without a warrant from a judge to do so. Most other forms of criminal records are available for access for employment reasons or ascertain an individual's criminal background for other reasons.

 

• Wyoming Crime Reports & Statistics

• Wyoming Sex Offender Registry Search