Wyoming Charge Code Lookup

Type a Wyoming charge code from a booking sheet, jail roster or ticket and see which law book and section it points to, with a link to the official text. It runs in your browser and nothing is stored.

Enter a code to see which law book it comes from and open the official text.

Wyoming criminal code books and abbreviations

Wyoming defines offenses in more than one law book, so the abbreviation on the record tells you which one:

  • Wyoming Statutes Title 6 (Crimes and Offenses) (W.S., Wyo. Stat.). Sections are written as title-chapter-section (6-2-501); the title PDF is the official text, for example 6-2-501, 6-2-101. Official code site
  • Wyoming Statutes Title 35 (Public Health and Safety) (W.S.). Sections are written as title-chapter-section (35-7-1031), for example 35-7-1031. Official code site
  • Wyoming Statutes Title 31 (Motor Vehicles) (W.S.). Sections are written as title-chapter-section (31-5-233), for example 31-5-233. Official code site

After an arrest in Wyoming: the first court appearance

A person arrested and in custody must be taken without unnecessary delay before a judicial officer of the proper court. (W.R.Cr.P. 5(a))

A person arrested and in custody shall be taken without unnecessary delay for appearance before a judicial officer of the court from which the warrant issued or if no warrant has issued before a judicial officer of the court where the charging document will be filed

Wyoming courts call this hearing the initial appearance.

What this page does not do

  • It does not look up a person, a booking or a case.
  • It does not say what a charge will lead to; the prosecutor decides what is filed.
  • Wyoming does not publish a free page for every section, so some results link the official code index.
  • It collects nothing; what you type stays in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read a Wyoming charge code?

Find the number and the abbreviation. W.S. is used for the Wyoming Statutes Title 6 (Crimes and Offenses) and the Wyoming Statutes Title 35 (Public Health and Safety) and the Wyoming Statutes Title 31 (Motor Vehicles), so the title or chapter number in the cite tells them apart. A section is written as title-chapter-section (6-2-501); the title PDF is the official text. The lookup above links the official text.

How long can you be held in Wyoming before seeing a judge?

A person arrested and in custody must be taken without unnecessary delay before a judicial officer of the proper court. (W.R.Cr.P. 5(a)).

Sources

Checked against the sources above on October 20, 2026.

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