Wyo. Code R. 015-0006-11
Chapter 11: Standards for Pardons, Restoration of Rights, Restoration of Voting Rights, & Expungements
Effective Date: 07/27/2020 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 015.0006.11.07272020
Section 1. Authority. The Division of Criminal Investigation, Office of the Attorney General hereby promulgates these rules pursuant to its rulemaking authority found in Wyoming Statute § 7-19-105.
Section 2. Central Repository. The Division is responsible for updating criminal history record information for pardons, restoration of rights, and expungements in accordance with legal documents. The Division does not process or have the authority to grant applications or petitions for pardons, restoration of rights, or expungements. The Division only updates criminal history records after the orders are issued.
Section 3. Authorized Entities. The authorized entities to grant pardons, restoration of rights, restoration of voting rights and expungements are described in the following subsections:
(a) Pardons, Restoration of Right and Restoration of Voting Rights. Applications for pardons and restoration of rights are submitted to the Wyoming Attorney General's Office. Pardons and restoration of rights granted by the Governor are forwarded to the Division in order to update criminal history information accordingly. Restoration of voting rights by the Board of Parole are forwarded to the Division in order to update criminal history information accordingly.
(b) Expungements. Petitions for expungements are filed with the court of jurisdiction that the case was or would have been adjudicated. Any petition for expungement filed under W.S. 7-13-1501 or 7-13-1502 shall be served on the prosecuting attorney and the Division. Expungements granted shall be forwarded to the Division in order to update criminal history information accordingly.