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Title 7 Criminal Procedure

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Contents: 511 provisions
  1. 7-1-101. Payment of costs accruing from change of venue.
  2. 7-1-102. Record of information for ascertaining condition of crime in state.
  3. 7-1-103. Payment of costs in misdemeanor cases.
  4. 7-1-104. Custody of convict charged with offense committed while in state penal institution.
  5. 7-1-105. Representation of minor pleading guilty.
  6. 7-1-106. Prosecution of crimes.
  7. 7-1-107. Detention of juvenile offenders.
  8. 7-1-108. Incarceration of juvenile offenders.
  9. 7-1-109. Examination for sexually transmitted diseases
  10. 7-2-101. Definitions.
  11. 7-2-102. Preconditions for arrests.
  12. 7-2-103. Issuance of citations.
  13. 7-2-104. Authority to seize deadly weapons; disposition.
  14. 7-2-105. Disposition and appraisal of property seized or held; notice and order to show cause; judgment.
  15. 7-2-106. Extraterritorial authority of peace officers;
  16. 7-2-107. Arrest or detention of persons with diplomatic immunities.
  17. 7-2-108. Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 91, § 3.
  18. 7-2-109. Reporting of missing persons; report acceptance; duties and responsibilities.
  19. 7-3-101. Legislative findings.
  20. 7-3-102. Appointment of attorney general to represent state on joint commissions.
  21. 7-3-103. Purpose and objects; required ratification.
  22. 7-3-104. Legal, clerical and stenographic assistance.
  23. 7-3-105. Commencement of commissioner's duties.
  24. 7-3-106. Investigations.
  25. 7-3-107. Compensation of commissioner.
  26. 7-3-201. Definitions.
  27. 7-3-202. Duty of governor to have fugitives arrested and delivered up to proper authorities.
  28. 7-3-203. General requirements as to demand by another state.
  29. 7-3-204. Investigation of demand.
  30. 7-3-205. Contents of demand.
  31. 7-3-206. Surrender of accused when not present in demanding state at time of crime.
  32. 7-3-207. Issuance of governor's warrant for arrest; contents.
  33. 7-3-208. Effect of warrant.
  34. 7-3-209. Authority of person making arrest to command assistance.
  35. 7-3-210. Right of accused to counsel; opportunity to apply for writ of habeas corpus; notice of writ and hearing.
  36. 7-3-211. Penalty for surrendering accused without hearing.
  37. 7-3-212. Confinement in jail for safekeeping; expenses.
  38. 7-3-213. Issuance of warrant for arrest by judge or magistrate.
  39. 7-3-214. Authority to arrest person without warrant.
  40. 7-3-215. Examination of person arrested without warrant; commitment pending demand.
  41. 7-3-216. Right of person arrested without warrant to bail.
  42. 7-3-217. Failure of state to demand person arrested without warrant within time specified.
  43. 7-3-218. Failure of prisoner admitted to bail to appear.
  44. 7-3-219. Procedure where criminal prosecution pending against accused in state.
  45. 7-3-220. Inquiry into guilt or innocence of accused.
  46. 7-3-221. Recall of, or issuance of new, warrant.
  47. 7-3-222. Demand that accused be returned to this state; issuance of warrant.
  48. 7-3-223. Application for return of accused to this state.
  49. 7-3-224. Payment of expenses for return of accused to this state.
  50. 7-3-225. Service of civil process on person brought into state.
  51. 7-3-226. Charging of person brought into state with other crimes.
  52. 7-3-227. Construction of provisions.
  53. 7-3-302. Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 89, § 1.
  54. 7-3-303. Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 89, § 1.
  55. 7-3-401. Western Interstate Corrections Compact.
  56. 7-3-402. Authority to commit or transfer inmates.
  57. 7-3-403. Enforcement of compact.
  58. 7-3-404. Hearings.
  59. 7-3-405. Authority to enter into contracts; force and effect.
  60. 7-3-406. Construction and severability of provisions.
  61. 7-3-501. Filing of complaint; issuance of warrant or summons.
  62. 7-3-502. Examination of party complained against; recognizance to keep peace.
  63. 7-3-503. Compliance with recognizance order; failure to give recognizance.
  64. 7-3-504. Judgment against complainant; defects in complaint.
  65. 7-3-505. Filing of recognizance; forfeiture.
  66. 7-3-506. Definitions.
  67. 7-3-507. Petition for order of protection; contents;
  68. 7-3-508. Temporary order of protection; setting hearing.
  69. 7-3-509. Order of protection; contents; remedies; order not to affect title to property.
  70. 7-3-510. Service of order; duration and extension of
  71. 7-3-511. Emergency assistance by law enforcement officers; limited liability.
  72. 7-3-512. Confidentiality in court proceedings.
  73. 7-3-601. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  74. 7-3-602. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  75. 7-3-603. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  76. 7-3-604. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  77. 7-3-605. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  78. 7-3-606. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  79. 7-3-607. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  80. 7-3-608. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  81. 7-3-609. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  82. 7-3-610. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  83. 7-3-611. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 140, § 2.
  84. 7-3-701. Definitions.
  85. 7-3-702. Prohibition against interception or disclosure of
  86. 7-3-703. Prohibition against manufacture and possession of
  87. 7-3-704. Seizure and forfeiture of wire or oral communication intercepting devices.
  88. 7-3-705. Authorization for interception of wire, oral or electronic communications.
  89. 7-3-706. Authorization for disclosure and use of intercepted communications.
  90. 7-3-707. Procedure for interception of wire, oral or electronic communications.
  91. 7-3-708. Order directing others to furnish assistance.
  92. 7-3-709. Information furnished to attorney general by executing agency; report to legislature.
  93. 7-3-710. Recovery of civil damages for violations; good faith defense.
  94. 7-3-711. Exclusivity of provisions.
  95. 7-3-712. Reports by attorney general and state courts.
  96. 7-3-801. Definitions.
  97. 7-3-802. General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception.
  98. 7-3-803. Application for an order for a pen register or a trap and trace device.
  99. 7-3-804. Issuance of an order for a pen register or a trap and trace device.
  100. 7-3-805. Assistance in installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device.
  101. 7-3-806. Reports concerning pen registers and trap and trace devices.
  102. 7-3-901. Short title.
  103. 7-3-902. Definitions.
  104. 7-3-903. Authorization to enter agreement; general content; authority of law enforcement employee.
  105. 7-3-904. Detailed content of agreement.
  106. 7-3-905. Right of state in actions involving agreements.
  107. 7-3-906. Agreement not to relieve agency of duties.
  108. 7-3-907. Limitation of powers.
  109. 7-3-908. Submission of agreement to attorney general.
  110. 7-3-909. Filing of agreement.
  111. 7-3-910. Immunity.
  112. 7-4-101. Election; oath; bond.
  113. 7-4-102. Deputy coroners.
  114. 7-4-103. Certification requirements; penalty; expenses.
  115. 7-4-104. Definitions.
  116. 7-4-105. Confidentiality of reports, photos and recordings; exceptions; penalties.
  117. 7-4-106. Archaeological human burial sites.
  118. 7-4-201. Reports of death; investigation; summoning of jurors; fees and costs; inspection of medical records.
  119. 7-4-202. Impaneling of bystanders as jurors; oath.
  120. 7-4-203. Issuance of subpoenas; witness fees; enforcement of attendance.
  121. 7-4-204. Oath of witness; recording of testimony; compensation of reporter.
  122. 7-4-205. Return of inquisition by jury.
  123. 7-4-206. Coroner's return to court.
  124. 7-4-207. Disposition of body and effects of deceased.
  125. 7-4-208. Authority of sheriff to perform duties of coroner.
  126. 7-4-209. Postmortem examination; liability limitation.
  127. 7-4-210. Fees and mileage; salary.
  128. 7-4-211. Board of coroner standards.
  129. 7-5-101. Required court order for summoning.
  130. 7-5-102. Manner of summoning; term.
  131. 7-5-103. Composition; qualifications; alternates.
  132. 7-5-104. Finding of indictment.
  133. 7-5-201. Appointment of foreman; oath of jurors.
  134. 7-5-202. Charging of duties; powers.
  135. 7-5-203. Right of district attorney to appear before jury; presence of other persons during deliberations.
  136. 7-5-204. Process for witnesses.
  137. 7-5-205. Administration of oath or affirmation to witnesses.
  138. 7-5-206. Proceedings upon refusal of witness to testify.
  139. 7-5-207. Secrecy of indictments against persons not under control.
  140. 7-5-208. Confidentiality.
  141. 7-5-209. Presentation and filing of indictment.
  142. 7-5-301. Petition for impaneling; determination by district judge.
  143. 7-5-302. Powers and duties; applicable law; procedural rules.
  144. 7-5-303. Selection and term of members.
  145. 7-5-304. Summoning of jurors.
  146. 7-5-305. Judicial supervision.
  147. 7-5-306. Presentation of evidence.
  148. 7-5-307. Return of indictment; designation of venue; consolidation of indictments.
  149. 7-5-308. Investigative powers; secrecy of proceedings.
  150. 7-5-309. Costs and expenses.
  151. 7-6-101. Short title.
  152. 7-6-102. Definitions.
  153. 7-6-103. Creation of office of state public defender;
  154. 7-6-104. Representation of needy persons.
  155. 7-6-105. Advisement of rights; appointment of attorney.
  156. 7-6-106. Determination of need; reimbursement for services.
  157. 7-6-107. Waiver of rights.
  158. 7-6-108. Recovery of payment.
  159. 7-6-109. Appointment of outside attorney.
  160. 7-6-110. Use of state or private facilities.
  161. 7-6-111. Office space.
  162. 7-6-112. Applicability of provisions.
  163. 7-6-113. Funding.
  164. 7-6-114. Other legal protections or sanctions.
  165. 7-7-101. Authority to issue; grounds.
  166. 7-7-102. Procedures governed by rules.
  167. 7-7-103. Disposition of property.
  168. 7-7-104. Authority of officer to break open building in execution of warrant.
  169. 7-7-105. Applicability of more specific provisions.
  170. 7-8-101. Arrest by private person.
  171. 7-8-102. Issuance and execution of warrant or summons on indictment; procedures governed by rules.
  172. 7-8-103. Issuance and execution of warrant or summons on information or complaint; procedures governed by rules.
  173. 7-8-104. Authority of officer to break open building in execution of warrant.
  174. 7-8-105. Right to preliminary hearing.
  175. 7-8-106. Renumbered as 7-1-109 by Laws 1993, ch. 173, § 1.
  176. 7-9-101. Definitions.
  177. 7-9-102. Order to pay upon conviction.
  178. 7-9-103. Determination of amount owed; execution.
  179. 7-9-104. Preparation of plan; contents.
  180. 7-9-105. Submission of plan to court; approval or modification.
  181. 7-9-106. Factors considered by probation and parole officer, and by court.
  182. 7-9-107. Notice to victims.
  183. 7-9-108. Compliance with plan as condition of probation or suspension; payments to clerk.
  184. 7-9-109. Failure to comply; modification or extension of plan.
  185. 7-9-110. Civil action.
  186. 7-9-111. Limitations on duty of prosecutor; victim's remedy.
  187. 7-9-112. Check fraud.
  188. 7-9-113. Restitution for long-term care.
  189. 7-9-114. Determination of long-term restitution; time for order; enforcement.
  190. 7-9-115. Modification of order.
  191. 7-10-101. Right of defendant.
  192. 7-10-102. Matters governed by rules.
  193. 7-10-103. Continuation for defendant bound over to district court.
  194. 7-10-104. Authorized judicial officers.
  195. 7-10-105. Disposition of forfeited proceeds.
  196. 7-10-106. Technical defects.
  197. 7-11-101. Impaneling in criminal cases.
  198. 7-11-102. Trial of accused.
  199. 7-11-103. Peremptory challenges.
  200. 7-11-104. Trial of challenges for cause.
  201. 7-11-105. General grounds for challenging jurors.
  202. 7-11-106. Opinion formed from news reports or rumors.
  203. 7-11-107. Oath or affirmation.
  204. 7-11-201. Order of proceedings.
  205. 7-11-202. Presence of defendant.
  206. 7-11-203. Dismissal for unnecessary delay.
  207. 7-11-204. Applicability of civil procedure provisions and rules.
  208. 7-11-205. Discharge of jury before verdict without prejudice.
  209. 7-11-206. Separation of jury.
  210. 7-11-301. Definitions.
  211. 7-11-302. Trial or punishment of person lacking mental capacity.
  212. 7-11-303. Examination of accused to determine fitness to proceed; reports; commitment; defenses and objections.
  213. 7-11-304. Responsibility for criminal conduct; plea; examination; commitment; use of statements by defendant.
  214. 7-11-305. Pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of
  215. 7-11-306. Disposition of persons found not guilty by
  216. 7-11-307. Treatment of defendant committed to state hospital.
  217. 7-11-308. Duties of the department of health as to designated facilities other than the state hospital.
  218. 7-11-401. Testimony of defendant.
  219. 7-11-402. Subpoena of witnesses for indigent defendants.
  220. 7-11-403. Applicability of rules and civil procedure provisions.
  221. 7-11-404. Summoning of person within this state to appear as witness in another state.
  222. 7-11-405. Summoning of person in another state to appear as witness in this state.
  223. 7-11-406. Exemption of out-of-state witness from arrest or service of process.
  224. 7-11-407. Procedures for taking depositions.
  225. 7-11-408. Videotape depositions.
  226. 7-11-409. Testimony from child witnesses; accommodations.
  227. 7-11-501. Return of verdict; poll of jury.
  228. 7-11-502. Conviction of necessary included offense or attempt.
  229. 7-11-503. Execution of jail sentence.
  230. 7-11-504. Commitment until fine and costs paid.
  231. 7-11-505. Payment of costs of prosecution.
  232. 7-11-506. Trial transcript for indigent prisoner upon appeal.
  233. 7-11-507. Advisement of loss of firearms rights upon conviction.
  234. 7-12-101. Manner of appeal.
  235. 7-12-102. Right of district attorney to take exceptions; certification; rules.
  236. 7-12-103. Filing of bill by attorney general in supreme court.
  237. 7-12-104. Decision of supreme court upon bill.
  238. 7-12-201. Disposition of defendant.
  239. 7-12-301. Repealed by Laws 1988, ch. 46, § 2.
  240. 7-12-302. Short title.
  241. 7-12-303. New trial; motion for post-conviction testing of
  242. 7-12-304. Service of process; response by the state; preservation of evidence.
  243. 7-12-305. Review by the court; hearing on motion, findings; order.
  244. 7-12-306. Designation of testing laboratory.
  245. 7-12-307. Discovery.
  246. 7-12-308. Right to counsel.
  247. 7-12-309. Costs of testing.
  248. 7-12-310. Order following testing.
  249. 7-12-311. Victim notification.
  250. 7-12-312. Rights not waived; refiling of uncharged offenses.
  251. 7-12-313. Appeal.
  252. 7-12-314. Subsequent motions.
  253. 7-12-315. Consensual testing.
  254. 7-12-401. Short title.
  255. 7-12-402. Definitions.
  256. 7-12-403. Petition for exoneration based on factual innocence; conduct of proceedings.
  257. 7-12-404. Service of process; response by state; review by the court.
  258. 7-12-405. Appointment of counsel.
  259. 7-12-406. Victim notification.
  260. 7-12-407. Appeal.
  261. 7-13-101. Sentencing of minors to boys' school upon first conviction of felony; term; parole.
  262. 7-13-102. Repealed by Laws 1992, ch. 25, § 4.
  263. 7-13-103. Notice of sentence; transportation to institution; maintenance of prisoner in county jail.
  264. 7-13-104. Record of prisoners.
  265. 7-13-105. Certificate of restoration of rights; procedure
  266. 7-13-106. Transfer of citizen or national of foreign country.
  267. 7-13-107. Split sentence of incarceration in county jail
  268. 7-13-108. Sentence to custody of department of corrections.
  269. 7-13-109. Payment of jail costs by inmate.
  270. 7-13-201. Maximum and minimum term.
  271. 7-13-301. Placing person found guilty, but not convicted, on probation.
  272. 7-13-302. Placing person convicted on probation;
  273. 7-13-303. Investigation preceding probation or suspension of sentence.
  274. 7-13-304. Imposition or modification of conditions; performance of work by defendant.
  275. 7-13-305. Determination, continuance or extension; revocation proceedings.
  276. 7-13-306. Payment of fine in installments.
  277. 7-13-307. Expungement of criminal record.
  278. 7-13-401. Definitions; creation of board; officers; compensation; hearing panels; meetings.
  279. 7-13-402. General powers and duties of board; eligibility for parole; immunity.
  280. 7-13-403. Custody of parolee; return upon violation.
  281. 7-13-404. Computing remainder of sentence for parole violator.
  282. 7-13-405. Field services administrator; hiring of agents.
  283. 7-13-406. Offices.
  284. 7-13-407. Duties of probation and parole agents.
  285. 7-13-408. Probation, parole and conditional release
  286. 7-13-409. Disclosure of information and data.
  287. 7-13-410. Notice of probation order; request for probation supervision or report.
  288. 7-13-411. Apprehension of violators.
  289. 7-13-412. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1.
  290. 7-13-413. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1.
  291. 7-13-414. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1.
  292. 7-13-415. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1.
  293. 7-13-416. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1.
  294. 7-13-417. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 2, § 1.
  295. 7-13-418. Selection, training and powers of local volunteer; compensation.
  296. 7-13-419. Limitations on powers of volunteers.
  297. 7-13-420. Good time allowances.
  298. 7-13-421. Restitution as condition of parole.
  299. 7-13-422. Short title.
  300. 7-13-423. Compact provisions generally.
  301. 7-13-424. Medical parole; conditions.
  302. 7-13-501. Power of court to allow; confinement when not working.
  303. 7-13-502. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 122, § 3.
  304. 7-13-503. Work arrangement in another county.
  305. 7-13-504. Persons committed for contempt of court.
  306. 7-13-601. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  307. 7-13-602. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  308. 7-13-603. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  309. 7-13-604. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  310. 7-13-605. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  311. 7-13-606. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  312. 7-13-607. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  313. 7-13-608. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  314. 7-13-609. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  315. 7-13-610. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  316. 7-13-611. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  317. 7-13-612. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  318. 7-13-613. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  319. 7-13-614. Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 41, § 1.
  320. 7-13-701. Definitions; establishment of programs.
  321. 7-13-702. Escape.
  322. 7-13-801. Application for reprieve; conditions; acceptance and filing.
  323. 7-13-802. Confinement of reprieved persons.
  324. 7-13-803. Manner of applying for pardon.
  325. 7-13-804. Contents of application for pardon; notice to district attorney.
  326. 7-13-805. Statement of district attorney following notice of pardon application.
  327. 7-13-806. Certification that applicant for pardon in danger of death.
  328. 7-13-807. Commutation of death sentences.
  329. 7-13-901. Notice that convict lacks requisite mental capacity.
  330. 7-13-902. Examination of convict to determine mental capacity; hearing; finding of court.
  331. 7-13-903. Suspension of execution of convict lacking
  332. 7-13-904. Method of execution.
  333. 7-13-905. Place and time; supervision.
  334. 7-13-906. Issuance and delivery of warrant.
  335. 7-13-907. Confinement pending execution; visitors.
  336. 7-13-908. Witnesses.
  337. 7-13-909. Setting of new execution date following unexecuted sentence.
  338. 7-13-910. Suspension until specified day or temporary reprieve; return of warrant.
  339. 7-13-911. Suspension to permit review; confinement; return to county for retrial.
  340. 7-13-912. Inquiry concerning pregnancy of female prisoner.
  341. 7-13-913. Determination of court as to pregnancy; suspension of sentence.
  342. 7-13-914. Transportation to penal institution.
  343. 7-13-915. Disposition of body.
  344. 7-13-916. Identity of person aiding execution; confidentiality.
  345. 7-13-1001. Definitions.
  346. 7-13-1002. Sentence reduction for youthful offenders.
  347. 7-13-1003. Establishment of program; eligibility; rulemaking authority.
  348. 7-13-1101. Definitions.
  349. 7-13-1102. Authority to establish programs; rulemaking authority.
  350. 7-13-1103. Program participation not a matter of right.
  351. 7-13-1104. Program participation as a condition of parole.
  352. 7-13-1105. Placement of probationer in program by sentencing court.
  353. 7-13-1106. Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3.
  354. 7-13-1107. Administrative rewards and sanctions for program violations.
  355. 7-13-1201. Short title.
  356. 7-13-1202. Definitions.
  357. 7-13-1203. Authority to establish teen court program.
  358. 7-13-1204. Program criteria.
  359. 7-13-1205. Juvenile courts authorized to establish teen court program.
  360. 7-13-1301. Definitions.
  361. 7-13-1302. Substance use disorder assessment required.
  362. 7-13-1303. Suspended sentence for qualified offenders.
  363. 7-13-1304. Rebuttable presumption in violent crime or delivery of controlled substance cases.
  364. 7-13-1401. Petition for expungement; records of arrest,
  365. 7-13-1501. Petition for expungement of records of
  366. 7-13-1502. Petition for expungement of records of
  367. 7-13-1601. Repealed by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 4.
  368. 7-13-1602. Renumbered as 5-12-104 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2.
  369. 7-13-1603. Renumbered as 5-12-105 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  370. 7-13-1604. Renumbered as 5-12-106 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  371. 7-13-1605. Renumbered as 5-12-107 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2.
  372. 7-13-1606. Renumbered as 5-12-108 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2.
  373. 7-13-1607. Renumbered as 5-12-109 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2.
  374. 7-13-1608. Renumbered as 5-12-110 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2.
  375. 7-13-1609. Renumbered as 5-12-111 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  376. 7-13-1610. Renumbered as 5-12-112 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  377. 7-13-1611. Renumbered as 5-12-113 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  378. 7-13-1612. Renumbered as 5-12-114 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  379. 7-13-1613. Renumbered as 5-12-115 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2.
  380. 7-13-1614. Renumbered as 5-12-116 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  381. 7-13-1615. Renumbered as 5-12-117 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 3.
  382. 7-13-1616. Renumbered as 5-12-118 by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2.
  383. 7-13-1701. Short title.
  384. 7-13-1702. Definitions.
  385. 7-13-1703. 24/7 sobriety program created.
  386. 7-13-1704. Inclusion in program.
  387. 7-13-1705. Rulemaking authority.
  388. 7-13-1706. Distribution of testing fees.
  389. 7-13-1707. 24/7 sobriety program account.
  390. 7-13-1708. Authority of court to order participation in program.
  391. 7-13-1709. Apprehension of violators.
  392. 7-13-1710. 24/7 sobriety program director; appointment.
  393. 7-13-1711. Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 49, § 3.
  394. 7-13-1801. Incentives and sanctions system; duties of the department of corrections; definitions.
  395. 7-13-1802. Authorized sanctions.
  396. 7-13-1803. Procedure for imposing sanctions; housing violators; civil actions against officials.
  397. 7-14-101. Definition of "this act"; commencement and conduct of proceedings.
  398. 7-14-102. Contents of petition.
  399. 7-14-103. Claims barred; applicability of act.
  400. 7-14-104. No right to appointed counsel.
  401. 7-14-105. Answer by state; withdrawal of petition; amendments and further pleadings.
  402. 7-14-106. Evidence received by court; orders entered upon favorable finding; contents of final judgment or order.
  403. 7-14-107. Appellate review.
  404. 7-14-108. Existing statutory provisions.
  405. 7-15-101. Contents and form of agreement on detainers.
  406. 7-15-102. Additional definitions; short title.
  407. 7-15-103. Cooperation in enforcement of agreement.
  408. 7-15-104. Delivery of inmate to another state.
  409. 7-15-105. Duties of attorney general.
  410. 7-16-101. Persons subject to required work.
  411. 7-16-102. Restrictions; supervision; costs; civil liability.
  412. 7-16-103. Compensation of sheriff.
  413. 7-16-104. Credits.
  414. 7-16-201. Contracting to private persons.
  415. 7-16-202. Persons subject to required work.
  416. 7-16-203. Compensation.
  417. 7-16-204. Fines for misconduct.
  418. 7-16-205. Disposition of earnings; confidentiality of amount.
  419. 7-16-206. Permitted institutional industries; powers of department.
  420. 7-16-301. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  421. 7-16-302. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  422. 7-16-303. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  423. 7-16-304. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  424. 7-16-305. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  425. 7-16-306. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  426. 7-16-307. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  427. 7-16-308. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  428. 7-16-309. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  429. 7-16-310. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  430. 7-16-311. Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 117, § 2.
  431. 7-17-101. Definitions.
  432. 7-17-102. Authority to establish.
  433. 7-17-103. Minimum requirements.
  434. 7-18-101. Short title.
  435. 7-18-102. Definitions.
  436. 7-18-103. Establishment and operation of facilities and
  437. 7-18-104. Establishment and operation of facilities or
  438. 7-18-105. Establishment of county boards; membership; terms of office; compensation; meetings; officers.
  439. 7-18-106. Powers and duties of boards.
  440. 7-18-107. Required guidelines in contracts; review by local government.
  441. 7-18-108. Placement of offender in program by court; placement by department as administrative sanction.
  442. 7-18-109. Transfer of inmate to facility by department.
  443. 7-18-110. Authority of department of corrections to contract for services.
  444. 7-18-111. Duties of department of corrections.
  445. 7-18-112. Escape.
  446. 7-18-113. Confinement of violators.
  447. 7-18-114. Record and disbursement of wages; exemption from process; confidentiality of amount.
  448. 7-18-115. Assignment of parolee to program by state board
  449. 7-19-101. Short title.
  450. 7-19-102. Scope and applicability of provisions.
  451. 7-19-103. Definitions.
  452. 7-19-104. Procedures to insure currentness of information; disposition and arrest data.
  453. 7-19-105. Rules and regulations.
  454. 7-19-106. Access to, and dissemination of, information.
  455. 7-19-107. Central repository; information to be submitted; audits; interstate exchanges.
  456. 7-19-108. Fees.
  457. 7-19-109. Inspection; deletion or modification of information.
  458. 7-19-201. State or national criminal history record information.
  459. 7-19-301. Definitions.
  460. 7-19-302. Registration of offenders; procedure; verification; fees.
  461. 7-19-303. Offenders central registry; dissemination of information.
  462. 7-19-304. Termination of duty to register.
  463. 7-19-305. Registration; duties of registering entities; notice to persons required to register.
  464. 7-19-306. Repealed By Laws 1999, ch. 203, § 3.
  465. 7-19-307. Penalties.
  466. 7-19-308. Harboring a sex offender; penalties; exceptions.
  467. 7-19-309. Juvenile sex offenders; risk assessment; factors; reporting requirements.
  468. 7-19-310. Sex offender registration account; purposes.
  469. 7-19-401. Definitions.
  470. 7-19-402. DNA database created; uses of information restricted.
  471. 7-19-403. DNA samples required; collection; testing; reimbursement of costs.
  472. 7-19-404. Access to database; information authorized to be stored.
  473. 7-19-405. Expungement of information.
  474. 7-19-406. Enforcement.
  475. 7-19-407. Sexual assault biological evidence reports.
  476. 7-19-501. Renumbered as 14-6-601 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3.
  477. 7-19-502. Renumbered as 14-6-602 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3.
  478. 7-19-503. Renumbered as 14-6-603 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3.
  479. 7-19-504. Renumbered as 14-6-604 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 3.
  480. 7-19-505. Renumbered as 14-6-605 by Laws 2022, ch. 15, § 4.
  481. 7-19-601. Short title.
  482. 7-19-602. Compact provisions generally.
  483. 7-19-603. Compact officer to administer the compact.
  484. 7-20-101. Definition of "peace officer".
  485. 7-20-102. Arrests without warrant.
  486. 7-20-103. Appearance in court; hearing; probation.
  487. 7-20-104. Notice to victim of services and legal rights and remedies.
  488. 7-20-105. Peace officer education and training.
  489. 7-20-106. Civil or criminal liability of peace officer.
  490. 7-20-107. Identification codes; reports.
  491. 7-21-101. Definitions.
  492. 7-21-102. Notice to crime victims.
  493. 7-21-103. Submission of victim impact statement to sentencing court.
  494. 7-22-101. Definitions.
  495. 7-22-102. Authority to contract; general conditions.
  496. 7-22-103. Incarceration of inmates in privately operated facility.
  497. 7-22-104. Contract term and renewal.
  498. 7-22-105. Standards of operation.
  499. 7-22-106. Private-company detention officers; use of force.
  500. 7-22-107. Employee training requirements.
  501. 7-22-108. Monitoring; right of access.
  502. 7-22-109. Liability and sovereign immunity.
  503. 7-22-110. Insurance.
  504. 7-22-111. Termination of contract and resumption of control.
  505. 7-22-112. Nondelegation of authority.
  506. 7-22-113. Authority of state to contract with local governments.
  507. 7-22-114. Rulemaking authority.
  508. 7-22-115. Contract authorizing operation required; exception.
  509. 7-22-116. Repealed by Laws 2003, Ch. 202, § 2.
  510. 7-23-101. Definitions.
  511. 7-23-102. Peer support counseling session communications; confidentiality; applicability.

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7-13-702. Escape.

An inmate is deemed guilty of escape from official detention and shall be punished as provided by W.S. 6-5-206(a)(i) if, without proper authorization, he fails to remain within the extended limits of his confinement, the location he has been furloughed to, or fails or neglects to return within the time prescribed or when ordered to do so to the institution from which he received a furlough pursuant to W.S. 7-13-701.

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7-13-801. Application for reprieve; conditions; acceptance and filing.

(a) An application for a reprieve shall be made to the governor and shall contain: (i) The name of the person seeking the reprieve; (ii) The offense for which he was convicted; (iii) The date and place of the conviction; (iv) The sentence imposed; (v) The sentence served; (vi) Any subsequent arrests, criminal charges, convictions or sentences; and (vii) Any other pertinent information the governor may request. (b) The governor's warrant granting a reprieve shall list any conditions upon which the reprieve is granted. The person accepting the reprieve shall agree in writing to any conditions contained in the warrant. (c) The warrant of reprieve with the acceptance signed by the person granted the reprieve shall be filed with the clerk of the sentencing court as a part of the record in the case.

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7-13-802. Confinement of reprieved persons.

The governor may require as a condition of the reprieve that the person reprieved be confined in a state penal institution during the period of the reprieve.

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7-13-803. Manner of applying for pardon.

Application for the pardon of any person convicted of a felony shall be made in the manner and under the restrictions prescribed in W.S. 7-13-803 through 7-13-806.

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7-13-804. Contents of application for pardon; notice to district attorney.

(a) A person convicted of a felony may apply to the governor for a pardon. The application shall contain: (i) The name of the person seeking the pardon; (ii) The offense for which he was convicted; (iii) The date and place of the conviction; (iv) The sentence imposed; (v) The sentence served; (vi) Any subsequent arrests, criminal charges, convictions or sentences; and (vii) Any pertinent information the governor may request such as parole and community correctional program records. (b) The governor shall give notice of the application to the district attorney of the county in which the applicant was indicted or informed against at least three (3) weeks before the application is considered by the governor.

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7-13-805. Statement of district attorney following notice of pardon application.

Within ten (10) days after receiving the notice required by W.S. 7-13-804(b), the district attorney for the county in which the applicant was indicted or informed against shall forward to the governor a statement setting forth the time of the trial and conviction, the date and term of the sentence, the crime of which the person was convicted and any circumstances in aggravation or extenuation which appeared in the trial and sentencing of the person.

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7-13-806. Certification that applicant for pardon in danger of death.

When a physician certifies to the governor that the applicant for pardon is in imminent danger of death and the department of corrections recommends to the governor that the person be pardoned, the requirements of W.S. 7-13-803 through 7-13-805 do not apply.

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7-13-807. Commutation of death sentences.

Pursuant to article 3, section 53 of the Wyoming constitution, a death sentence may be commuted to a sentence of life imprisonment without parole but that sentence shall not be subject to further commutation.

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7-13-901. Notice that convict lacks requisite mental capacity.

(a) As used in W.S. 7-13-901 through 7-13-903: (i) "Court" means the district court which has sentenced a convict to punishment of death; (ii) "Designated examiner" means a licensed psychiatrist or the combination of a licensed physician and a licensed psychologist who act in concert; (iii) "Facility" means the Wyoming state hospital or other facility designated by the court which can adequately provide for the security, examination or treatment of the convict; (iv) "Custodian" means the sheriff, warden, or head of any facility in which the convict is being held pending execution of the death sentence; (v) "Requisite mental capacity" means the ability to understand the nature of the death penalty and the reasons it was imposed. (b) If it appears to any custodian or other interested person that any convict sentenced to the punishment of death does not have the requisite mental capacity, the custodian or interested person shall immediately give notice in writing to the court. (c) Notice to the court under subsection (b) of this section shall be detailed and accompanied by all psychiatric or psychological reports or evaluations made of the convict since the imposition of the death sentence.

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7-13-902. Examination of convict to determine mental capacity; hearing; finding of court.

(a) If the court finds from the notice in W.S. 7-13-901(b) that there is reasonable cause to believe that the convict does not have the requisite mental capacity, the court shall stay the execution and order an examination of the convict by a designated examiner. The order may direct examination at the place of confinement or at any other designated facility. (b) If the order provides for examination at a designated facility, commitment to that facility for the study of the mental condition of the convict shall continue no longer than a thirty (30) day period. (c) Upon completion of the examination of the convict the designated examiner shall provide a report in writing to the court of his: (i) Detailed findings; and (ii) Opinion as to whether the convict has the requisite mental capacity and, if the convict does not have the requisite mental capacity, the probable duration of that incapacity. (d) The clerk of court shall deliver copies of the report to the attorney general and the district attorney and to the convict or his counsel. Within five (5) days after receiving the copy of the report, the convict, his counsel or the state may upon written request obtain an order granting them an examination of the convict by a designated examiner of their own choosing. If such an examination is ordered, a report conforming to the requirements of subsection (c) of this section shall be furnished to the court and to the opposing party. (e) If the state, the convict or his counsel does not contest the opinion referred to in subsection (c) of this section, the court may make a determination and finding of record on the basis of the report filed or may hold a hearing on its own motion. If the opinion is contested, the court shall conduct a hearing at which the report or reports may be received in evidence. The parties may summon and cross-examine the persons who provided the report or rendered opinions contained therein and offer evidence upon the issue of the convict's requisite mental capacity. (f) If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the convict does not have the requisite mental capacity, the judge shall suspend the execution of the convict until a time when it is found that the convict has the requisite mental capacity. (g) Upon the court finding that the convict does not have the requisite mental capacity, the court shall issue notice thereof to the convict, the governor, the attorney general and the district attorney. (h) Unless the convict is represented by counsel, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent him. (j) During the hearing, the convict shall have an opportunity to be heard either personally or through his counsel. Counsel for the convict may introduce any relevant evidence bearing upon the convict's requisite mental capacity. (k) If the court finds that the convict has the requisite mental capacity, the court shall issue an order detailing its findings and conclusions and appointing a time for the convict's execution.

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7-13-903. Suspension of execution of convict lacking

requisite mental capacity; periodic reexaminations; subsequent proceedings. (a) If the court finds that the convict does not have the requisite mental capacity, the judge shall suspend the execution of the convict. Thereafter a designated examiner shall reexamine the convict at least every twelve (12) months at the direction of the court. After two (2) annual examinations the court may suspend reexamination of the convict. (b) When the designated examiner determines after examination required by this section that the conditions justifying the suspension of the execution of the death sentence no longer exist, he shall immediately report his determination to the court. The court shall commence a new hearing according to W.S. 7-13-902.

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7-13-904. Method of execution.

(a) When sentence of death is imposed by the court in any criminal case, the punishment of death shall be executed by the administration of a continuous intravenous injection of a lethal quantity of an ultra-short-acting barbiturate, alone or in combination with a chemical paralytic agent and potassium chloride, or other equally effective substance or substances sufficient to cause death, until death is pronounced by a licensed physician according to accepted standards of medical practice. The sentence of death shall be executed within the time prescribed by law, unless, for cause shown, the court or governor extends the time. Administration of the injection does not constitute the practice of medicine. (b) If the execution of the sentence of death as provided in subsection (a) of this section is held unconstitutional, the sentence of death shall be executed by the administration of lethal gas within the time prescribed by law unless for cause shown, the court or the governor extends the time.

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7-13-905. Place and time; supervision.

(a) A sentence of death shall be executed within the confines of a state penal institution designated by the director of the department of corrections, before the hour of sunrise on the day specified in the warrant which shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the date of the judgment. (b) The execution shall be carried out under the supervision and direction of the director of the department of corrections.

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7-13-906. Issuance and delivery of warrant.

Whenever a person is sentenced to death, the judge passing sentence shall issue a warrant, signed by the judge and attested by the clerk under the seal of the court, reciting the conviction and sentence and fixing a date of execution. The warrant shall be directed to the director of the department of corrections and shall be delivered by the sheriff at the time the prisoner is delivered to the state penal institution designated by the director.

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7-13-907. Confinement pending execution; visitors.

(a) The administrator of the state penal institution shall keep a person sentenced to death in solitary confinement until execution of the death penalty, except the following persons shall be allowed reasonable access to the prisoner: (i) The prisoner's physician and lawyers; (ii) Relatives and spiritual advisers of the prisoner; and (iii) Persons involved in examining a prisoner believed to be pregnant or mentally unfit to proceed with the execution of the sentence.

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7-13-908. Witnesses.

(a) Only the following witnesses may be present at the execution: (i) The director of the department of corrections and any persons deemed necessary to assist him in conducting the execution; (ii) Two (2) physicians, including the prison physician; (iii) The spiritual advisers of the prisoner; (iv) The penitentiary chaplain; (v) The sheriff of the county in which the prisoner was convicted; and (vi) Not more than ten (10) relatives or friends requested by the prisoner.

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7-13-909. Setting of new execution date following unexecuted sentence.

If for any reason a sentence of death has not been executed and remains in force, the court in which sentence was pronounced, on application of the district attorney, shall, if no legal reason exists for not proceeding with the execution of the sentence, enter an order setting a new date for the execution of the sentence, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days from the date of the order. The court may order the prisoner to be brought before it or, if the prisoner is at large, issue a warrant for the prisoner's arrest. The court shall also issue a new warrant directed to the director of the department of corrections to carry out the execution of the sentence as provided by W.S. 7-13-906.

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7-13-910. Suspension until specified day or temporary reprieve; return of warrant.

(a) If execution of sentence is suspended until a specified day or if a temporary reprieve is granted until a specified day, the fact of the suspension or reprieve shall be noted on the warrant. On the arrival of the specified day the director of the department of corrections shall proceed with the execution without the necessity for the issuance of a new warrant. (b) In all cases, the director of the department of corrections shall make a return upon the warrant to the court which sentenced the prisoner.

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7-13-911. Suspension to permit review; confinement; return to county for retrial.

(a) A prisoner sentenced to death whose sentence is suspended pending an appeal shall be confined in a state penal institution designated by the director of the department of corrections during the period of suspension. (b) If the prisoner is granted a new trial he shall be returned to the jail of the county in which he was originally convicted.

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7-13-912. Inquiry concerning pregnancy of female prisoner.

(a) If there is good reason to believe that a female sentenced to death is pregnant, the director of the department of corrections shall immediately give written notice to the court in which the judgment of death was rendered and to the district attorney. The execution of the death sentence shall be suspended pending further order of the court. (b) Upon receiving notice as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the court shall appoint a jury of three (3) physicians to inquire into the supposed pregnancy and to make a written report of their findings to the court.

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7-13-913. Determination of court as to pregnancy; suspension of sentence.

(a) If the court determines the female is not pregnant, the director of the department of corrections shall execute the death sentence. (b) If the court determines the female is pregnant, the court shall order the execution of the sentence suspended until it is determined that the female is no longer pregnant at which time the court shall issue a warrant appointing a new date for the execution of the sentence.

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7-13-914. Transportation to penal institution.

A prisoner sentenced to death shall be transported to the state penal institution designated by the director of the department of corrections at state expense.

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7-13-915. Disposition of body.

The body of any prisoner who has been executed shall be decently buried at the expense of the state, unless the body is claimed by any relative or friend in which case the body may be delivered to the relative or friend for the purpose of burial.

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7-13-916. Identity of person aiding execution; confidentiality.

The identities of all persons who participate in the execution of a death sentence as a member of the execution team or by supplying or manufacturing the equipment and substances used for the execution are confidential. Disclosure of the identities made confidential by this section may not be authorized or ordered. Records containing information made confidential by this section shall be redacted to exclude all confidential information and nothing in this section shall be used to limit or deny access to otherwise public information.

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7-13-1001. Definitions.

(a) As used in this article: (i) "Department" means the department of corrections; (ii) "Peer specialists" means long-term inmates who have completed certified training and been selected and assigned by the department to provide positive guided peer support to offenders involved in the program under the direction of program staff, provided that peer specialists shall not have direct supervision over other inmates; (iii) "Reduction of sentence" includes changing a sentence of incarceration to a grant of probation.

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7-13-1002. Sentence reduction for youthful offenders.

(a) The sentencing court may reduce the sentence of any convicted felon who: (i) Is recommended by the sentencing court for placement in the youthful offender transition program; (ii) Is certified by the department as having successfully completed the youthful offender transition program under W.S. 7-13-1003; and (iii) Makes application to the court for a reduction in sentence within one (1) year after the individual began serving a sentence of incarceration at a state penal institution.

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7-13-1003. Establishment of program; eligibility; rulemaking authority.

(a) The department shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations to establish a youthful offender transition program for inmates incarcerated in a state penal institution. (b) In addition to any other eligibility requirements adopted by the department, an inmate is eligible for placement in the youthful offender transition program only if he: (i) Is serving a sentence of imprisonment at a state penal institution for any offense other than a felony punishable by death or life imprisonment; (ii) Has not attained the age of thirty (30) years; (iii) Has not previously served a term of incarceration at any state or federal adult penal institution; (iv) Is able to participate in the structured programming, education, work and physical fitness activities required of program participants in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (c) The program created by the department shall include: (i) Separation of program participants from the general inmate population except inmates assigned to work in the program as peer specialists; (ii) Emphases upon structured programming, education, work and physical activity compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act as a major element of the program. (d) Participation by an inmate in the youthful offender transition program is a matter of grace and not of right. Approval of an inmate's participation in the program may be revoked by the department at any time if the inmate fails to comply with program requirements. The inmate shall not have any right to appeal the denial of his participation in the program.

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7-13-1101. Definitions.

(a) As used in this article: (i) "Department" means the department of corrections; (ii) "Intensive supervision program" means a program established under W.S. 7-13-1102 which allows participants to live or work in the community under close supervision methods; (iii) "Validated risk-need assessment" means an actuarial assessment tool that assesses the dynamic and static factors that drive criminal behavior. The validated risk-need assessment shall determine a person's risk to reoffend and the needs of a person that, when addressed, would reduce the risk to reoffend.

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7-13-1102. Authority to establish programs; rulemaking authority.

(a) The department is authorized to adopt reasonable rules and regulations to establish an intensive supervision program for probationers and parolees. (b) An intensive supervision program established under this article may require: (i) Electronic monitoring, regimented daily schedules or itineraries, house arrest, telephone contact, drug testing, curfew checks or other supervision methods which facilitate contact with supervisory personnel; (ii) Community service work, family, educational or vocational counseling, cognitive-behavioral programming to address criminal thinking, treatment for substance abuse, mental health treatment and monitoring of restitution orders and fines previously imposed on the participant. For purposes of this paragraph, cognitive-behavioral programming means as defined in W.S. 7-13-1801(c)(i); and (iii) Imposition of supervision fees to be paid by participants. (c) Subject to legislative appropriation, the department may, by negotiation without competitive bid or by competitive bidding, contract with any governmental or nongovernmental entity to provide services required to carry out the provisions of this article. (d) The department shall have general supervisory authority over all probationers and parolees participating in a program under this article.

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7-13-1103. Program participation not a matter of right.

(a) Participation in a program authorized by this article is a matter of grace and not of right. (b) No person shall be allowed to participate in a program authorized by this article unless the person agrees in writing to abide by all the rules and regulations of the department relating to the operation of the program and agrees to submit to the incentives and sanctions which may be imposed under W.S. 7-13-1801 through 7-13-1803.

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7-13-1104. Program participation as a condition of parole.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the state board of parole may, as a condition of parole, require a parolee who is assessed through a validated risk-need assessment as a high risk for reoffending or violating a condition of parole to participate in a program established under this article, provided: (i) Space and funding is available for the parolee's participation in the program; and (ii) The department determines the person has a reasonable likelihood of successfully participating in the program. (b) Placement of a parolee in a program established under W.S. 7-13-1102 as a sanction under W.S. 7-13-1801 through 7-13-1803 or following a modification or revocation of parole shall not require the parolee to be assessed through a validated risk-need assessment as a high risk for reoffending or violating a condition of parole.

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7-13-1105. Placement of probationer in program by sentencing court.

(a) A sentencing court may, as a condition of probation, order that a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to or has been convicted of a felony, or any offense defined by subsection (c) of this section, participate in a program established under this article, provided: (i) Space is available in the program; (ii) The probationer agrees to participate in the program; (iii) The department determines the person has a reasonable likelihood of successfully participating in the program; and (iv) The legislature has specifically appropriated funds or other unencumbered funds are available to pay for the probationer's participation in the program. (b) When a presentence report is required by the court, the department shall be responsible for including in the presentence report to the sentencing judge any recommendations for the utilization of a program created under this article. (c) Subject to the conditions specified in paragraphs (a)(i) through (iv) of this section, participation in a program established under this article may be ordered for a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to or has been convicted of a violation of W.S. 6-2-510 or 6-2-511 or a violation of W.S. 6-4-404, or 6-2-504(a) or (b) if the defendant and the victim are household members as defined by W.S. 35-21-102(a)(iv). (d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a defendant shall not be placed in a program established under W.S. 7-13-1102 unless the defendant receives a validated risk-need assessment and scores as a high risk for reoffending or for violating conditions of probation except that a defendant may be placed in a program established under W.S. 7-13-1102 for good cause shown upon the record. (e) Placement of a probationer in a program established under W.S. 7-13-1102 as a sanction under W.S. 7-13-1801 through 7-13-1803 or following a revocation of probation shall not require the probationer to be assessed through a validated risk-need assessment as a high risk for reoffending or violating a condition of probation.

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7-13-1106. Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3.

Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3.

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7-13-1107. Administrative rewards and sanctions for program violations.

(a) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3. (b) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3. (c) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3. (d) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 116, § 3. (e) Probationers and parolees who violate the rules and restrictions of an intensive supervision program established under this article shall be sanctioned in accordance with W.S. 7-13-1801 through 7-13-1803 or may be subject to revocation proceedings.

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7-13-1201. Short title.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Wyoming Teen Court Program".

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7-13-1202. Definitions.

(a) As used in this act: (i) "Minor offense" means any crime punishable as a misdemeanor or the violation of any municipal ordinance, provided the maximum penalty authorized by law for the offense does not exceed imprisonment for more than six (6) months and a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00); (ii) "Supervising court" means the municipal court or circuit court by whose order a teen court program is established pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Wyoming supreme court; (iii) "Teen" for the purposes of this act means a person who has attained the age of thirteen (13) years of age and is under the age of majority; (iv) "Teen court" or "teen court program" means an alternative sentencing procedure under which regular court proceedings involving a teen charged with a minor offense may be deferred and subsequently dismissed on condition that the defendant participate fully in the teen court program and appear before a jury of teen peers for sentencing and that the defendant successfully complete the terms and conditions of the sentence imposed. This sentencing is in addition to the provisions of W.S. 7-13-301 and 35-7-1037; (v) "This act" means W.S. 7-13-1201 through 7-13-1205.

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7-13-1203. Authority to establish teen court program.

(a) The Wyoming supreme court shall adopt rules and regulations governing teen court by July 1, 1996. (b) In addition to any other power authorized, a municipal court judge, with the approval and consent of the governing body of the municipality, or any circuit court judge, with the approval and consent of the board of county commissioners, may by order establish a teen court program and training standards for participation in accordance with this act to provide a disposition alternative for teens charged with minor offenses. (c) In any case involving the commission of a minor offense by a teen defendant, the supervising court may, without entering a judgment of guilt or conviction, defer further proceedings and order the defendant to participate in a teen court program, provided: (i) The teen defendant, with the consent of, or in the presence of, the defendant's parents or legal guardian, enters a plea of guilty in open court to the offense charged; (ii) The restitution amount, if any, owed to any victim has been determined by the supervising court; (iii) The defendant requests on the record to participate in the teen court program and agrees that deferral of further proceedings in the action filed in the supervising court is conditioned upon the defendant's successful completion of the teen court program; and (iv) The court determines that the defendant will benefit from participation in the teen court program. (d) If the supervising court determines that the teen defendant has successfully completed the teen court program, the supervising court may discharge the defendant and dismiss the proceedings against him. (e) If the defendant fails to successfully complete the prescribed teen court program, the supervising court shall enter an adjudication of guilt and conviction and proceed to impose sentence upon the defendant for the offense originally charged. (f) Discharge and dismissal under this section shall be without adjudication of guilt and is not a conviction for any purpose. If the original offense charged was a traffic offense, the supreme court shall, on behalf of the circuit court and within thirty (30) days after the discharge and dismissal is entered, submit to the department of transportation an abstract of the court record compiled under W.S. 7-19-107(k). If the original offense was a traffic offense charged in municipal court, the municipal court shall, within thirty (30) days after the discharge and dismissal is entered, submit to the department of transportation an abstract of the court record compiled under W.S. 7-19-107(k). The department shall maintain abstracts received under this subsection as provided by W.S. 31-5-1214(f).

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7-13-1204. Program criteria.

(a) A teen court program may be established under this act in accordance with the following criteria: (i) The judge of the teen court shall be the judge of the supervising court or an attorney admitted to practice in this state appointed by the supervising court to serve in a voluntary capacity and shall serve at the pleasure of the supervising court; (ii) Procedures in teen court shall be established by order of the supervising court in conformance with the provisions of this act and shall be subject to any uniform procedures for teen courts as may be prescribed by the Wyoming supreme court; (iii) The supervising court may authorize the use of its courtroom and other facilities by the teen court program during times when the courtroom and facilities are not required for the normal operations of the supervising court; (iv) The teen defendant, as a condition of participation in the teen court program, may be required to pay a nonrefundable fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00). Fees collected under this paragraph by a municipal court shall be credited to the treasury of the municipality. Fees collected under this paragraph by a circuit court shall be credited to the treasury of the county; (v) The teen court program may involve teens serving as voluntary teen court members in various capacities including, but not limited to jurors, prosecutor-advocates, defender-advocates, bailiffs, clerks and supervisory duties; (vi) Every teen defendant appearing in teen court shall be accompanied by a parent or guardian; (vii) The teen court jury shall impose restitution, if any, in the amount established by the supervising court; (viii) The supervisory court, in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Wyoming supreme court, shall establish a range of sentencing alternatives for any case referred to teen court. Sentencing alternatives shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Community service as authorized by the supervising court; (B) Mandatory participation in law related education classes, appropriate counseling, treatment or other education programs; (C) Require the teen defendant to participate as a juror or other teen court member in proceedings involving teen defendants; (D) Fines, not to exceed the statutory amount. (ix) The teen court jury shall not have the power to impose a term of imprisonment.

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7-13-1205. Juvenile courts authorized to establish teen court program.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Juvenile Justice Act, W.S. 14-6-201 through 14-6-252, a juvenile court may establish and offer a teen court program substantially complying with the provisions of this act as an alternative to any disposition authorized by W.S. 14-6-229(d), provided: (i) Participation in the teen court program shall be limited to teens charged under the Juvenile Justice Act with having committed a minor offense and who have been adjudicated delinquent; (ii) The juvenile and all parties to the proceeding, including any guardian ad litem appointed in the juvenile court proceeding to represent the best interests of the juvenile, consent to the juvenile's participation in the teen court program; (iii) The juvenile and the juvenile's parents or guardian waive any rights to confidentiality otherwise available under the Juvenile Justice Act; and (iv) The juvenile court finds that participation in the teen court program would be in the best interest of the juvenile.

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7-13-1301. Definitions.

(a) As used in W.S. 7-13-1301 through 7-13-1304: (i) "Adequate treatment alternative" is a community program certified under rules adopted by the department of health for purposes of providing substance abuse and other related services to criminal offenders. The program shall provide the level of services required of the offender being referred, be certified by the department of health to treat the criminal justice population and shall include protections, including psychological testing and frequent chemical drug testing that can be reasonably relied upon to protect the public safety and to hold the offender accountable; (ii) "Community facility or program" means a community based or community-oriented facility or program which is operated either by a unit of local government or by a nongovernmental agency which provides substance abuse treatment and other necessary programs, services and monitoring to aid offenders in obtaining and holding regular employment, in enrolling in and maintaining academic courses or participating in vocational training programs, in utilizing the resources of the community in meeting their personal and family needs and in participating in other specialized treatment programs existing within the state. These services may be provided directly or through referrals to other programs; (iii) "Convicted" means an unvacated determination of guilt by any court having legal jurisdiction of the offense and from which no appeal is pending and includes pleas of guilty and nolo contendere. For purposes of W.S. 7-13-1302 only, "convicted" shall include dispositions pursuant to W.S. 7-13-301, 7-13-302(a), 35-7-1037 or deferred prosecutions when ordered. Otherwise, for purposes of this act, "convicted" shall not include dispositions pursuant to W.S. 7-13-301, 7-13-302(a), 35-7-1037 or deferred prosecutions; (iv) "Qualified offender" means a person convicted of a felony whom the court finds has a need for alcohol or other drug treatment. The payment amount required of the offender for treatment shall be based on the ability of the offender to pay as established on a sliding fee scale pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the department of health and may, at the discretion of the court, be paid through delayed or installment payments. In determining an offender's ability to pay the court may consider present circumstances as well as reasonable future potential; (v) "Substance use disorder assessment" means an evaluation conducted by a qualified person using practices and procedures approved by the department of health to determine whether a person has a need for alcohol or other drug treatment and the level of treatment services required to treat that person; (vi) "Violent felony" means murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, sexual assault in the first or second degree, robbery, aggravated assault, strangulation of a household member, aircraft hijacking, arson in the first or second degree, aggravated burglary, a violation of W.S. 6-2-314(a)(i) or 6-2-315(a)(ii) or a third, or subsequent, domestic battery under W.S. 6-2-511(a) and (b)(iii); (vii) "This act" means W.S. 7-13-1301 through 7-13-1304. (b) For purposes of this act "incarceration" or "incarcerated" shall not include periods of confinement allowed under the provisions of W.S. 7-13-1102 or 7-13-1801 through 7-13-1803.

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