Wyoming: Juvenile Law Enforcement Records (WY-LE-2)

Records relating to a felony matter that did not result in an adjudication will be destroyed or expunged. Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-240(b).

Record Detail(s)

Charges not adjudicated

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Expunge

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

The procedure is automatic.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The enforcement agency which obtained the fingerprints or photograph shall destroy those records and shall report the destruction of the records to the court. Further, the court shall order all records pertaining to the matter in the files of law enforcement agencies destroyed or expunged. However, the minor's name and legal records may be released upon a finding that the information will serve to protect the public health or safety or to deter the minor or other from committing similar offenses. Wyo. Stat. § 14-6-240(b) and (f).

Waiting Periods

The records are destroyed if the matter does not result in adjudication.

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