General Arraignments
General arraignments occur each morning, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:00 a.m.. Defendants in custody at the detention facility will be seen by video for their arraignment at 7:30 a.m.
At the arraignment each defendant will be advised of the charge against them and the maximum penalty, and will then be asked to enter a plea of Guilty, Not Guilty, or No Contest. Upon pleas of No Contest or Guilty, the Judge will sentence the defendant. Misdemeanors carry a maximum possible penalty of $750.00, except enhanced offenses and alcohol related offenses (DUI's etc.) which may carry a maximum possible penalty of $750.00 and six months in jail, or both.A Not Guilty plea will require a trial scheduled for a later date. A bond will be set at that time to ensure the Defendant's appearance at trial. The bond may be applied to fines upon the verbal consent of the person posting the bond. If the bond is not applied, please call the court as to how to get the bond returned.If you wish to have a witness or an officer, you must subpoena them. You may receive a subpoena packet from the Court office or find them under the forms tab on this website to require your witnesses to appear in Court for the trial. If a payment plan is needed they can be either established at the window or at your hearing.
Bond Schedule
Bond Schedule 2024
All charges in the Municipal Court have a designated bond amount attached to the violation. Each violation is listed in the bond schedule with the amount of the bond or a “must appear” notation. Any charges not listed on this schedule are considered a “must appear.”
If the “may forfeit bond in lieu of appearance” box is checked on the citation, the person has two options: 1. appear on the day and at the time specified on the citation; or 2. post bond at or prior to the court date and forfeit the same in lieu of appearance.
A person to whom a citation has been issued must appear in court on the day and at the time specified in the citation unless the citing officer checks the box “may forfeit bond in lieu of appearance” on the citation.
Resources
This information is provided as a service for the community to aid in self-representation or contacting an attorney. The information is not legal advice, and is not a substitute for legal representation by an attorney.
While you have the right to represent yourself, there are certain significant risks and responsibilities attached to that right. Failing to protect your rights can have serious, long-term consequences.
Be aware that people who represent themselves must follow the same rules as those represented by attorneys, such as deadlines.
If you have specific questions regarding your case, call an attorney or legal services office before proceeding.
Civil Legal Services Clinic – (307) 766-2104
The Civil Legal Services Clinic assists clients with a wide range of civil legal needs, including housing, expungement, consumer rights, education, veterans’ service-connected disability benefits, and other public benefits laws.
Defender Aid Program – (307) 766-3223
The Wyoming Defender Aid Program is a statewide legal assistance program for indigent persons convicted of crimes. One of the goals of the program is to provide quality appeals representation to persons convicted of felonies in Wyoming State courts.
Estate Planning Practicum – (307) 766-6441
The Estate Planning Practicum provides legal services, including simple wills and estate planning advice to low income individuals in Wyoming. The Practicum’s mission is to help its clients maximize control over their end of life decisions and to secure their families’ future in the event of incapacity or death through the drafting of wills, powers of attorney, and advanced health care directives.
Family and Child Legal Advocacy Clinic – (307) 766-3747
This clinic handles cases including: divorce, child custody, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault protection orders, guardian ad litem appointments in juvenile and domestic relations cases, representation of children or parents in child abuse and neglect cases, termination of parental rights, and other civil actions involving children.
Legal Aid of Wyoming Civil Legal Aid Hotline – (877) 432-9955
Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc., is a federally funded, non-profit law firm providing legal assistance to low-income individuals living in Wyoming. Legal Aid provides representation in many, though not all, types of civil cases. Legal Aid of Wyoming cannot represent defendants in criminal cases.
Equal Justice Wyoming - 1 (877) 432-9955
Equal Justice Wyoming is a state funded civil legal services program working with Wyoming legal aid providers and community organizations to help people with limited income find help for their legal problems.
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Legal Help for Veterans
Wyoming Children’s Law Center, Inc.
Wyoming State Statutes
Wyoming State Bar Modest Means Program