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Wyoming Age of Consent Laws: Statutes, Penalties and Reporting
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Wyoming's sexual abuse of a minor statutes protect a victim under 13 (6-2-314, 6-2-315), a victim 13 through 15 where the actor is 17 or older and at least four years older (6-2-315, 6-2-316) and a victim under 17 in the indecent liberties clause (6-2-316(a)(iv)), with separate offenses for positions of authority and guardians up to age 18; most of the structure is tiered.
To report a concern: if a child is in immediate danger, call 911. The Wyoming Department of Family Services states on its official page: "To make a report of abuse or neglect, contact your local DFS office," and links to local office contact information. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453, call or text) can help you figure out where and how to report. Online exploitation can be reported to the NCMEC CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678.
Information last verified on 2026-09-30. This article has not yet been reviewed by a licensed lawyer. It is legal-reference information, not legal advice.
This page covers Wyoming's criminal statutes on sexual offenses involving minors, mainly Title 6 of the Wyoming Statutes (chapter 2, articles 3 and 7, and chapter 4) and the sex offender registration provisions in Title 7, chapter 19. Federal law is summarized on the age of consent laws by state hub. The text was read in the official compiled Title 6, 7 and 14 files published on wyoleg.gov on 2026-09-30.
This page describes the main age-based sexual offense statutes. Other Wyoming statutes also protect minors, and one of them can apply even where none of the offenses described here does.
How Wyoming law protects minors by age
Wyoming's main offenses are four degrees of sexual abuse of a minor, which combine the victim's age, the actor's age, a stated age difference and, in some degrees, a position of authority or guardian status. The statutes state the imprisonment range directly, and no felony classes appear in the text. The table summarizes the main provisions.
| Person protected | Actor and condition | Offense | Provision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 13 | Actor 16 or older (intrusion) | First degree | 6-2-314(a)(i) |
| Under 13 | Actor 16 or older (contact) | Second degree | 6-2-315(a)(ii) |
| Under 13 | Actor under 16; victim at least three years younger (intrusion) | Third degree | 6-2-316(a)(iii) |
| Under 13 | Actor under 16; victim at least three years younger (contact) | Fourth degree | 6-2-317(a)(i) |
| 13 through 15 | Actor 17 or older; victim at least four years younger (intrusion) | Second degree | 6-2-315(a)(i) |
| 13 through 15 | Actor 17 or older; victim at least four years younger (contact) | Third degree | 6-2-316(a)(i) |
| Under 17 | Actor 17 or older; victim at least four years younger (immodest, immoral or indecent liberties) | Third degree | 6-2-316(a)(iv) |
| Under 16 | Actor 18 or older in a position of authority (intrusion, contact) | First degree, second degree | 6-2-314(a)(iii), 6-2-315(a)(iv) |
| 16 or 17 | Actor 20 or older, at least four years older, in a position of authority (intrusion, contact) | Third degree, fourth degree | 6-2-316(a)(ii), 6-2-317(a)(ii) |
| Under 18 | Actor 18 or older who is the legal guardian or an individual specified in 6-4-402 (intrusion, contact) | First degree, second degree | 6-2-314(a)(ii), 6-2-315(a)(iii) |
All of these provisions are in the official compiled Title 6.
Under 13
Section 6-2-314(a)(i) provides: "Being sixteen (16) years of age or older, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age." Section 6-2-315(a)(ii) applies to an actor 16 or older who "engages in sexual contact of a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age." Where the actor is under 16, 6-2-316(a)(iii) provides: "Being less than sixteen (16) years of age, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age, and the victim is at least three (3) years younger than the actor," and 6-2-317(a)(i) states the parallel provision for sexual contact. Under 6-2-316(c) and 6-2-317(c), a person charged under those paragraphs "shall be subject to the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court, except the matter may be transferred to the district court" as provided in W.S. 14-6-237.
Ages 13 through 15 and indecent liberties
Section 6-2-315(a)(i) provides: "Being seventeen (17) years of age or older, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is thirteen (13) through fifteen (15) years of age, and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor." Section 6-2-316(a)(i) provides the same for sexual contact. Section 6-2-316(a)(iv) provides: "Being seventeen (17) years of age or older, the actor knowingly takes immodest, immoral or indecent liberties with a victim who is less than seventeen (17) years of age and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor." Sexual intrusion and sexual contact are defined in 6-2-301.
Positions of authority and guardians
Section 6-2-314(a)(iii) applies where "Being eighteen (18) years of age or older, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than sixteen (16) years of age and the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim," and 6-2-315(a)(iv) states the same for sexual contact. For a victim of 16 or 17, 6-2-316(a)(ii) applies where "Being twenty (20) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual intrusion with a victim who is either sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age, and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor, and the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim," and 6-2-317(a)(ii) states the same for sexual contact.
Section 6-2-301 defines "position of authority" as "that position occupied by a parent, guardian, relative, household member, teacher, employer, custodian, health care provider or any other person who, by reason of his position, is able to exercise significant influence over a person."
Section 6-2-314(a)(ii) provides that, being 18 or older, an actor who "inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than eighteen (18) years of age" and "is the victim's legal guardian or an individual specified in W.S. 6-4-402" commits first degree sexual abuse of a minor, and 6-2-315(a)(iii) provides the same for sexual contact. Under 6-4-402, incest covers a person who knowingly commits sexual intrusion or sexual contact with an ancestor or descendant or a brother or sister of the whole or half blood, and the relationships include parent and child by adoption, blood relationships without regard to legitimacy, and stepparent and stepchild; it has no victim-age element.
School employees and volunteers
Section 6-2-303(a)(ix) makes it sexual assault in the second degree where "The actor is an employee or volunteer of an elementary or secondary public or private school who, by virtue of the actor's employment or volunteer relationship with the school, has interaction with the victim who is a student or participant in the activities of the school and is more than four (4) years older than the victim." It is punishable by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than 20 years (6-2-306(a)(ii)). Sexual contact under the same circumstances, without sexual intrusion and without serious bodily injury, is sexual assault in the third degree (6-2-304(a)(iii)), punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years (6-2-306(a)(iii)).
How the age-difference provisions work
In Wyoming the age difference is an element written into the offense. For a victim 13 through 15, the actor must be 17 or older and the victim at least four years younger. For a victim under 13, an actor under 16 falls within 6-2-316(a)(iii) or 6-2-317(a)(i) only where the victim is at least three years younger, and an actor 16 or older falls within 6-2-314(a)(i) or 6-2-315(a)(ii) with no age-difference condition. For a victim of 16 or 17 in a position-of-authority case, the actor must be 20 or older and at least four years older. The statutes do not describe these as defenses.
Other Wyoming statutes that protect minors
The following additional statutes apply to minors and can apply even where none of the offenses above does.
- Grooming. Section 6-2-321 (created in 2026) applies to a person 18 or older and not less than four years older than the minor who purposely or knowingly engages in a pattern of grooming aimed at a minor with the intent the section lists. It is a felony punishable by up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both; up to 10 years and $10,000 where the minor is younger than 16 but older than 12; up to 15 years and $15,000 where the actor is at least 18 and the minor is younger than 12; and, where the actor occupies a position of authority, up to 10 years and $10,000, up to 20 years and $20,000 if the minor is between 12 and 16, and up to 30 years and $30,000 if the minor is younger than 12 (each "or both"). A person guilty of grooming must complete a sexual offender treatment program and is subject to probation for up to 10 years.
- Soliciting to engage in illicit sexual relations. Section 6-2-318 applies to anyone who has reached the age of majority and who solicits, procures or knowingly encourages anyone less than 14, or a person purported to be less than 14, to engage in sexual intrusion. It is a felony punishable by up to five years.
- Kidnapping. Section 6-2-201(b)(ii) covers removing or confining an individual under 14 without the consent of a parent, guardian or other person responsible for the individual's general supervision; the penalty is up to 20 years where the victim is voluntarily released substantially unharmed and in a safe place before trial, and otherwise not less than 20 years or life.
- Sexual servitude and trafficking. Section 6-2-706 (sexual servitude of a minor: offering, obtaining, procuring or providing an individual under 18 to engage in commercial sexual services) is a felony punishable by up to five years and a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Section 6-2-707 covers patronizing a victim of sexual servitude (a fine of up to $5,000, up to three years, or both). Human trafficking in the first degree (6-2-702) carries 25 to 50 years and a fine of up to $10,000, or both, where the victim is a minor, and the second degree (6-2-703) carries 2 to 20 years and a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
- Prostitution. Section 6-4-103 (promoting prostitution) is a felony punishable by up to five years and a fine of up to $5,000, or both, where the person enticed or compelled is under 18. Section 6-4-102 (soliciting an act of prostitution) is a misdemeanor.
- Sexual exploitation of children. Section 6-4-303 defines a child as a person under 18. Its offenses under (b)(i) through (iii) and (v) carry 5 to 12 years and a fine of up to $10,000, or both; possession carries up to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000, or both; and a second or subsequent conviction carries 7 to 12 years. Section 6-4-304(d) makes voyeurism a felony (up to 10 years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both) where the actor is 18 or older and the victim is less than 18.
- Obscenity and images. Section 6-4-302(b)(ii) sets a higher fine ceiling ($6,000 or up to one year, or both, per violation) for promoting obscenity to a minor. Section 6-4-305 addresses dissemination or possession of a nude image of a minor by a minor, graded from a status offense (third degree, a fine of up to $250) to a misdemeanor.
- Indecent acts in the presence of a child. Section 6-4-403(b)(iii) covers committing an indecent or obscene act in the presence of a child, defined in that section as a person under 16. It is a misdemeanor (up to one year, a fine of up to $1,000, or both), and a second violation is a felony (up to five years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both).
- Female genital mutilation. Section 6-2-502(a)(v) covers causing female genital mutilation to be performed on a person under 18 (5 to 25 years).
- Incest. Section 6-4-402 is a felony punishable by up to 15 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Penalties
The statutes state imprisonment ranges rather than felony classes.
| Offense | Penalty as stated |
|---|---|
| Sexual abuse of a minor, first degree (6-2-314) | Not more than 50 years; where the actor is at least 21 and the conviction is under (a)(i), not less than 25 nor more than 50 years (6-2-314(b), (c)) |
| Sexual abuse of a minor, second degree (6-2-315) | Not more than 20 years (6-2-315(b)) |
| Sexual abuse of a minor, third degree (6-2-316) | Not more than 15 years (6-2-316(b)) |
| Sexual abuse of a minor, fourth degree (6-2-317) | Not more than 5 years (6-2-317(b)) |
| Sexual assault, second degree, school employee or volunteer (6-2-303(a)(ix)) | Not less than 2 nor more than 20 years (6-2-306(a)(ii)) |
| Soliciting to engage in illicit sexual relations (6-2-318) | Felony, not more than 5 years |
| Grooming of a minor (6-2-321) | As described above, from up to 5 years to up to 30 years, each with a fine, or both |
Under 6-2-306(e), a person convicted of sexual abuse of a minor under 6-2-314 or 6-2-315 "shall be punished by life imprisonment without parole if the actor has one (1) or more previous convictions" for a violation of 6-2-302 through 6-2-304, 6-2-314 or 6-2-315 (or a criminal statute with the same or similar elements), which resulted from charges separately brought and arose out of separate occurrences, for offenses committed after the actor reached 18. Under 6-2-306(d), a person convicted under 6-2-302 through 6-2-304 or 6-2-316 through 6-2-317 is punished by life imprisonment without parole if the actor has two or more previous convictions for a crime defined in 6-2-302 through 6-2-304 (or a criminal statute of another jurisdiction with the same or similar elements), on the same conditions.
Sex offender registration
Registration is governed by W.S. 7-19-301 through 7-19-310, and 7-19-302 sorts offenses into three subsections by verification schedule. The provisions are in the official compiled Title 7.
- Subsection (g): annual in-person reporting. Covers 6-2-316(a)(i) and (iv), 6-2-321, 6-2-705, 6-4-303(b)(iv) and 6-4-304(b) if the victim was a minor, and listed federal offenses.
- Subsection (h): every six months. Covers 6-2-304(a)(iii) if the victim was at least 14, 6-2-317(a)(i) and (ii), 6-2-318, 6-2-706, 6-4-102 if the person solicited was a minor, 6-4-103 if the person enticed or compelled was a minor, 6-4-302(a)(i) if the offense involves the use of a minor in a sexual performance, and 6-4-303(b)(i) through (iii), as well as any subsection (g) offense if the offender was previously convicted of a subsection (g) offense.
- Subsection (j): every three months. Covers 6-2-201 if the victim was a minor, 6-2-302 or 6-2-303, 6-2-304(a)(iii) if the victim was under 14, 6-2-314, 6-2-315, 6-2-316(a)(ii) and (iii), 6-2-702 or 6-2-703, 6-4-402 and listed federal offenses, as well as certain repeat combinations of (g) and (h) offenses. HB0280 (2025 ch. 141, effective July 1, 2025) amended 7-19-302(h) and (j) so that 6-2-314 and 6-2-315 sit in (j) as whole sections, and by its section 2 applies only to offenders convicted on and after its effective date. For earlier convictions, the prior text of (h) listed 6-2-314(a)(ii) and (iii), 6-2-315(a)(i) and (iii), and 6-2-315(a)(iv) if the victim was 13 through 15, and the prior text of (j) listed 6-2-314(a)(i), 6-2-315(a)(ii), and 6-2-314(a)(ii) and (iii) and 6-2-315(a)(iii) and (iv) if the victim was less than 13.
- Duration and relief. Under 7-19-304(a), the duty to register begins on the date of sentencing and continues for the offender's life, subject to a petition: an offender specified in subsection (g) who has been registered for at least 10 years and an offender specified in subsection (h) who has been registered for at least 25 years (in each case exclusive of periods of confinement and periods in which the offender was not registered as required by law), each on the conditions the section states, including a clean record. Section 7-19-304 has no petition paragraph for a person convicted of a subsection (j) offense other than by a delinquency adjudication.
- Juvenile adjudications. Under 7-19-301, "convicted" includes adjudications as a delinquent for offenses specified in 7-19-302(j) and does not include dispositions under W.S. 7-13-301. Under 7-19-304(a)(i), a person adjudicated as a delinquent for a subsection (j) offense who has been registered for at least 10 years, exclusive of periods of confinement and periods not registered as required by law, may petition the district court for relief on the same clean-record conditions.
- Residence restriction. Under 6-2-320(a)(iv), registered offenders 18 or older may not reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which a school is located unless the residence was established before July 1, 2010, and 6-2-320(a)(i) to (iii) restrict their presence on and near school property and in school vehicles as that section describes. 2026 SF0088 (effective July 1, 2026) provides that registered offenders 18 or older may not reside within 1,000 feet of the property where a child care facility is located, except where the residence was established before July 1, 2026 or before the facility was established at the location (6-2-320(a)(v)).
Recent changes
- 2026 HB0009 (ch. 41), effective March 5, 2026: created 6-2-321 (grooming of a minor for a sexual offense) and made conforming amendments to 6-2-301(a), 7-13-301(a) and 7-19-302(g). The ages and age differences in 6-2-314 through 6-2-318 are unchanged.
- 2025 HB0280 (ch. 141), effective July 1, 2025: amended 7-19-302(h) and (j) as described above, for offenders convicted on and after that date.
- 2026 HB0102 (ch. 91), effective July 1, 2026: added offenses on child pornography generated with an artificial intelligence system (6-4-303(b)(v) and (vi)) and on developing or distributing an artificial intelligence system for child pornography (6-4-308), and created 6-4-307 (unlawful distribution of nonconsensual synthetic sexual material, which is not limited to minors).
- 2026 HB0028 (ch. 30), effective July 1, 2026: added the chest or breasts of a female person to the definition of explicit sexual conduct in 6-4-303(a)(iii).
- 2025 HB0062 (ch. 163), effective March 19, 2025: 6-4-101 and 6-4-102 now include acts of sexual contact.
- 2026 SF0088 (ch. 59), effective July 1, 2026: the residence restriction described above.
How to report
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. The Wyoming Department of Family Services report page says: "To make a report of abuse or neglect, contact your local DFS office," links to local office contact information and adds: "If an emergency, call 911." The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453, call or text) and the NCMEC CyberTipline (report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678) are also available.
Disclaimer
This page is general legal information about Wyoming criminal statutes as verified on 2026-09-30. It is not legal advice. Statutes change, summaries simplify, and the statute text controls. Anyone with a specific situation should consult a lawyer licensed in Wyoming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the age difference work in Wyoming?
It is written into each offense as an element. For a victim 13 through 15, the actor must be 17 or older and the victim at least four years younger than the actor (6-2-315(a)(i), 6-2-316(a)(i)). For a victim under 13 and an actor under 16, the victim must be at least three years younger (6-2-316(a)(iii), 6-2-317(a)(i)). For the indecent liberties clause in 6-2-316(a)(iv), the actor is 17 or older and the victim is under 17 and at least four years younger.
Who is in a position of authority under Wyoming law?
Section 6-2-301 defines a position of authority as the position occupied by a parent, guardian, relative, household member, teacher, employer, custodian, health care provider or any other person who, by reason of his position, is able to exercise significant influence over a person.
Where can the Wyoming statute text be found?
The Wyoming Statutes are published by the Wyoming Legislature at wyoleg.gov. Title 6 contains the criminal offenses (chapter 2, article 3 for sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor; chapter 4 for offenses such as prostitution, sexual exploitation of children and incest) and title 7, chapter 19 contains the sex offender registration provisions.
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Wyoming Statutes, Title 6 - Crimes and Offenses - Chapter 2: Offenses Against the Person - Article 3: Sexual Assault
§ 6-2-316Sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree.In force
(a) Except under circumstance constituting sexual abuse of a minor in the first or second degree as defined by W.S. 6-2-314 and 6-2-315, an actor commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree if: (i) Being seventeen (17) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual contact with a victim who is thirteen (13) through fifteen (15) years of age, and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor; (ii) Being twenty (20) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual intrusion with a victim who is either sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age, and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor, and the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim; (iii) Being less than sixteen (16) years of age, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age, and the victim is at least three (3) years younger than the actor; or (iv) Being seventeen (17) years of age or older, the actor knowingly takes immodest, immoral or indecent liberties with a victim who is less than seventeen (17) years of age and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor.
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§ 6-2-315Sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree; penalties.In force
(a) Except under circumstance constituting sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree as defined by W.S. 6-2-314, an actor commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree if: (i) Being seventeen (17) years of age or older, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is thirteen (13) through fifteen (15) years of age, and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor; (ii) Being sixteen (16) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual contact of a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age; (iii) Being eighteen (18) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual contact with a victim who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and the actor is the victim's legal guardian or an individual specified in W.S. 6-4-402; or (iv) Being eighteen (18) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual contact with a victim who is less than sixteen (16) years of age and the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim. (b) A person convicted under subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment for not more than twenty (20) years, unless the person convicted qualifies under W.S. 6-2-306(e).
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§ 6-2-317Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree.In force
(a) Except under circumstance constituting sexual abuse of a minor in the first, second or third degree as defined by W.S. 6-2-314 through 6-2-316, an actor commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if: (i) Being less than sixteen (16) years of age, the actor engages in sexual contact with a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age, and the victim is at least three (3) years younger than the actor; or (ii) Being twenty (20) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual contact with a victim who is either sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age, and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor, and the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim. (b) A person convicted under subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment for not more than five (5) years. (c) A person charged with violating the provisions of paragraph (a)(i) of this section shall be subject to the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court, except the matter may be transferred to the district court having jurisdiction of the offense as provided in W.S. 14-6-237.
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§ 6-2-314Sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree; penalties.In force
(a) An actor commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree if: (i) Being sixteen (16) years of age or older, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age; (ii) Being eighteen (18) years of age or older, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than eighteen (18) years of age, and the actor is the victim's legal guardian or an individual specified in W.S. 6-4-402; (iii) Being eighteen (18) years of age or older, the actor inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim who is less than sixteen (16) years of age and the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person convicted under subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment for not more than fifty (50) years, unless the person convicted qualifies under W.S. 6-2-306(e). (c) A person convicted under paragraph (a)(i) of this section, where the actor is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, is subject to imprisonment for not less than twenty-five (25) years nor more than fifty (50) years, unless the person convicted qualified under W.S. 6-2-306(e).
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§ 6-2-321Grooming of minor for sexual offense; definitions; penalties.In force
(a) As used in this section: (i) "Electronic communication" means a sign, signal, writing, image, sound, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted or created, in whole or in part, by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectronic or photo-optical system or on a social media platform, gaming platform or any other digital communication service; (ii) "Grooming" means behavior, including sending an electronic communication, that seeks to prepare, induce or persuade a minor to engage in sexual conduct or exploitation, even if no meeting or sexual conduct is completed. "Grooming" includes: (A) Deliberate acts that establish an emotional connection with a minor through manipulation, trust-building or influence to facilitate acts of sexual conduct, sexual abuse or exploitation; (B) Online or in-person activities, the use of third parties or indirect methods to facilitate the manipulation of a minor.
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Wyoming Statutes, Title 14 - Children - Chapter 6: Juveniles - Article 2: Juvenile Justice Act
§ 14-6-237Transfer hearing; transfer of proceedings commenced in district court or in municipal or circuit court.In force
(a) After a petition alleging a child has committed a delinquent act is filed, the court may, on its own motion or that of any party any time prior to the adjudicatory hearing, order a transfer hearing to determine if the matter should be transferred to another court having jurisdiction of the offense charged for criminal prosecution as provided by law. Notice in writing of the time, place and purpose of the transfer hearing shall be given to the child and his parents, guardian or custodian at least three (3) days before the hearing. The transfer hearing shall be conducted in conformity with W.S. 14-6-222 through 14-6-224 except there shall be no jury. (b) The court shall order the matter transferred to the appropriate court for prosecution if after the transfer hearing it finds that proper reason therefor exists.
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- Sam v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 2017, 401 P.3d 834)“…motion to transfer his ease to juvenile court, pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-6-237 (g). The district court entered its ord…”
- Hansen v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 1995, 904 P.2d 811)“…receiving evidence regarding the seven factors set forth in Wyo.Stat. § 14-6-237(b) (1994). On October 6, 1994, the tria…”
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Wyoming Statutes, Title 6 - Crimes and Offenses - Chapter 4: Offenses Against Morals, Decency and Family - Article 4: Offenses Against the Family
§ 6-4-402Incest; penalties; disclosure or publication of identifying information; "minor victim".In force
(a) A person is guilty of incest if he knowingly commits sexual intrusion, as defined by W.S. 6-2-301(a)(vii), or sexual contact, as defined by W.S. 6-2-301(a)(vi), with an ancestor or descendant or a brother or sister of the whole or half blood. The relationships referred to herein include relationships of: (i) Parent and child by adoption; (ii) Blood relationships without regard to legitimacy; and (iii) Stepparent and stepchild. (b) Incest is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than fifteen (15) years, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both. (c) Prior to the filing of an information or indictment charging a violation under this section, neither the name of the person accused or the victim nor any other information reasonably likely to disclose their identity shall be released or negligently allowed to be released to the public by any public employee, except as authorized by the judge with jurisdiction over the criminal charges. The name of the person accused may be released to the public to aid or facilitate an arrest.
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- Douglas Howard Craft v. The State of Wyoming (Wyoming Supreme Court 2013, 298 P.3d 825)“…victim’s legal guardian or an individual specified in W. S. 6-4-402[.] Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-4-402 (LexisNex…”
- Najera v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 2009, 214 P.3d 990)“…nts VII through XII) are for felony incest in violation of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-4-402 (a). 2 Appellant does not challenge hi…”
- Daniel Ray Bowlsby v. The State of Wyoming (Wyoming Supreme Court 2013, 302 P.3d 913)“…(LexisNexis 2007), and one count of incest in violation of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-4-402(a)(iii). The prosecution agreed to dism…”
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Wyoming Statutes, Title 7 - Criminal Procedure - Chapter 13: Sentence and Imprisonment - Article 3: Probation and Suspension of Sentence
§ 7-13-301Placing person found guilty, but not convicted, on probation.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(a) If a person who has not previously been convicted of any felony is charged with or is found guilty of or pleads guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor except any second or subsequent violation of W.S. 31-5-233 or any similar provision of law, or any second or subsequent violation of W.S. 6-2-510(a) or 6-2-511(a) or any similar provision of law, or any felony except murder, sexual assault in the first or second degree, grooming of a minor for a sexual offense, aggravated assault and battery or arson in the first or second degree, the court may, with the consent of the defendant and the state and without entering a judgment of guilt or conviction, defer further proceedings and place the person on probation for a term not to exceed thirty-six (36) months upon terms and conditions set by the court.
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Cited in 84 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Billis v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 1990, 800 P.2d 401)“…ent to allowing the first offender status, now permitted by Wyo.Stat. § 7-13-301 (1977), for an accused if he is charged…”
- Frederick v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 2007, 151 P.3d 1136)“…ld present. Because there was a possible disposition under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-301 (LexisNexis 2005), which allows for po…”
- Munson v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 1989, 770 P.2d 1093)“…prosecutor veto provision found in the sentencing statute, W.S. 7-13-301. The available record is again singular…”
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Also relied on in: Wyoming Expungement Laws: Wyo. Stat. §§ 7-13-1401, 7-13-1501, and 7-13-1502 Explained
Wyoming Statutes, Title 7 - Criminal Procedure - Chapter 19: Criminal History Records - Article 3: Sex Offender Registration
§ 7-19-301Definitions.In forcecited in 3 of our articles
(a) Unless otherwise provided, for the purposes of this act: (i) Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 160, § 2. (ii) Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 160, § 2. (iii) "Convicted" includes pleas of guilty, nolo contendere, verdicts of guilty upon which a judgment of conviction may be rendered and adjudications as a delinquent for offenses specified in W.S. 7-19-302(j). "Convicted" shall not include dispositions pursuant to W.S. 7-13-301; (iv) Repealed by Laws 2024, ch. 102, § 2. (v) "Department" means the state department of corrections; (vi) "Division" means the Wyoming division of criminal investigation created within the office of the attorney general; (vii) "Minor" means a person who has not attained the age of eighteen (18) years at the time of the offense; (viii) "Offender" means a person convicted of a criminal offense specified in W.S. 7-19-302(g) through (j), 6-2-702, 6-2-703, 6-2-705 or 6-2-706. "Offender" shall also include any person convicted: (A) As an accessory before the fact as provided in W.S. 6-1-201 for a criminal offense specified in W.S.
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Cited in 13 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Alex Jordan Vaughn v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 2017, 391 P.3d 1086)“…ISSUES [¶2] 1. Is Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-19-301(a)(iii) of the WSORA unconstitutional a…”
- Snyder v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 1996, 912 P.2d 1127)“…In this appeal, we consider the constitutionality of Wyo.Stat. §§ 7-19-301 through 7-19-806 (1995), the Wyoming Se…”
- Ronald S. Kammerer, Jr. v. The State of Wyoming (Wyoming Supreme Court 2014, 322 P.3d 827)“…He contends that Wyoming’s Sex Offender Registration Act (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 7-19-301 through 7-19-307) (“WSORA” or “the Act”…”
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Also relied on in: Wyoming Child Custody Laws (2026): Best Interests Factors and Your Rights, Wyoming Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
§ 7-19-302Registration of offenders; procedure; verification; fees.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(a) Any offender residing in this state or entering this state for the purpose of residing, attending school or being employed in this state shall register with the sheriff of the county in which he resides, attends school or is employed, or other relevant entity specified in subsection (c) of this section. The offender shall be photographed, fingerprinted and palmprinted by the registering entity or another law enforcement agency and shall provide the following additional information when registering: (i) Name, including any aliases ever used; (ii) Address; (iii) Date and place of birth; (iv) Social security number; (v) Place and physical address of employment; (vi) Date and place of conviction; (vii) Crime for which convicted; (viii) The name and physical address of each educational institution in this state at which the person is employed or attending school; (ix) The license plate number and a description of any vehicle owned or operated by the offender; (x) A DNA sample. As used in this paragraph, "DNA" means as defined in W.S.
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Cited in 22 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Johnson v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 1996, 922 P.2d 1384)“…ster as a sex offender with the county sheriff, pursuant to W.S. 7-19-302 (1995), and that failure to so register…”
- Alex Jordan Vaughn v. State (Wyoming Supreme Court 2017, 391 P.3d 1086)“…de “adjudications as a delinquent for offenses specified in W.S. 7-19-302(j).” See 2011 Wyo Sess. Laws Ch. 179, §…”
- Ronald S. Kammerer, Jr. v. The State of Wyoming (Wyoming Supreme Court 2014, 322 P.3d 827)“…for failure to register as a sex offender, in violation of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-19-302(j) and Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-19-307(a)(d)…”
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Sources and References
- Wyoming Statutes Title 6 (Crimes and Offenses), official compiled text(wyoleg.gov).gov
- Wyoming Statutes Title 7 (Criminal Procedure), including 7-19-301 through 7-19-310 (sex offender registration)(wyoleg.gov).gov
- 2026 HB0009 (ch. 41): grooming of a minor, W.S. 6-2-321(wyoleg.gov).gov
- 2025 HB0280 (ch. 141): sex offender registration tiers(wyoleg.gov).gov
- 2026 HB0102 (ch. 91): AI-generated child pornography(wyoleg.gov).gov
- 2026 HB0028 (ch. 30): explicit sexual conduct definition(wyoleg.gov).gov
- 2025 HB0062 (ch. 163): prostitution offenses(wyoleg.gov).gov
- 2026 SF0088 (ch. 59): registered offender residence restriction(wyoleg.gov).gov
- Wyoming Department of Family Services: Report abuse, neglect or exploitation(dfs.wyo.gov).gov