1. Can I check to see if I have any criminal arrests or convictions
through the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)? Yes. Wyoming
statutes contain a provision for a voluntary record check which enables any
person to obtain a criminal record check on themselves and provide that record
to any person they designate. This procedure requires the submission of an applicant fingerprint card. In addition, the applicant must also submit a fee which is
also set by statute. 2. What if my record is not accurate? Wyoming Statute 7-19-109 has information for the correction of a criminal history record and can be located here. 3. How much does it cost to check for a Wyoming criminal history? For most applicants, the fee is $15 for the
state of Wyoming which includes the Western Identification Network criminal
history check. If an FBI criminal history check is performed (if allowed by state statute) in addition to the
state of Wyoming there is an additional fee of $24.00. For persons who are
fingerprinted at the Division of Criminal Investigation, or at a local Wyoming
law enforcement agency, they may also be charged $5 for the fingerprinting
service. If an FBI check is desired and DCI has no statutory authority to process this check, the individual must contact the FBI directly to request it. More information can be found at this link. Click here for instructions on background checks. 4. Are there different fees charged for background checks? While most non-criminal justice applicants are charged $15,
fingerprint based criminal record checks for qualified volunteers, those where
the applicant volunteers in an organization which provide volunteer services to
youth or victims of family violence such as big brothers and big sisters and
volunteers in safe houses for victims of family violence, are $10. In addition,
applicants may be charged a fee of $5 for the fingerprinting service in Wyoming.
5. What agency do I make payment to? Payment should be submitted by money order for the total
amount of fees and made payable to: The Office of the Attorney General.
CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. No
personal checks or credit cards are accepted. Please allow for ample time, as
requests are processed on a first come basis. The address to submit payment to
is Attn: ATS, 208 S. College Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82002. 6. How long does it take? Wyoming criminal history record checks are generally
completed within 2 weeks. However, depending on current monthly volume and the quality of the fingerprints submitted, it can take 5-6 weeks. 7. What does the criminal history check consist of? Typically it is a check of criminal arrest and conviction records
in the State of Wyoming and the Western Identification Network (WIN). Wyoming is
a member of the Western Identification Network (WIN) which includes 7 other
states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The
history check includes all reported felonies, high misdemeanors and other
specified misdemeanors. If
authorized by state law, the check may include federal records maintained by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. 8. Can I check to see if my employees have a criminal record? Yes, if the employee consents through
the submission of the required fingerprint card, and the required fees are paid. 9. Why do I have to submit a fingerprint card? All non-criminal justice searches for
Wyoming criminal history records are based on positive identification through a
fingerprint search. The applicants fingerprint images are compared to
fingerprint images in the arrest files at the Division. This insures that any
record released by the Division positively matches to the applicant fingerprints
submitted, regardless of any name contained on the applicant fingerprint card or
in the arrest record. 10. Can't they just check for records by name? A fingerprint card is a more accurate means of checking a record.
With name changes and fraudulent identity documents widely available, the
fingerprint card is the only sure method of checking for records.
11. Where can I be fingerprinted? Applicants can
arrange for fingerprinting at a local law enforcement agency or at the Wyoming
Division of Criminal Investigation, 208 S. College Dr., in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Appointments can be made with the Division by calling 307-777-7181. Applicants
desiring fingerprinting services from a local law enforcement agency should call
the agency to determine what days or times they support fingerprinting services.
In addition, an applicant must present a current government issued photo
identification card, e.g. driver license, state identification card or passport,
at the time of fingerprinting. 12. Where can I get a state applicant fingerprint card? The Division will provide the
fingerprint card and an instruction
sheet upon request. Many local law enforcement agencies have the applicant
fingerprint cards available. 13. Where does the money for fingerprint checks go? All fees submitted to the Division for a State of Wyoming
records check are deposited into the State of Wyoming General Fund.
14. Can I get a criminal arrest or conviction record expunged? Under limited circumstances, a person may petition the court
to expunge an adult criminal arrest record. The relevant Wyoming statutes are §
7-13-1401, § 7-13-1501, and § 7-13-1502. Expungement of juvenile arrest records
fall under Wyoming statute § 14-6-241. Persons interested in expungement of a
state of Wyoming arrest record should consult with legal counsel to determine
the eligibility of their record to be expunged. 15. Where can I find more information on Wyoming criminal history records? Please refer
to Wyoming state statutes 7-19-101 through 7-19-109. The Wyoming Criminal
History Record Act rules and regulations can also be viewed by clicking here: Criminal History Record Act 16. As an adult, do any of my arrests in Wyoming drop from my record? No. Any offense
arrest reported to DCI remains on an individual’s criminal record unless it is
expunged. See #14. 17. As a juvenile, what happens to my state criminal history when I reach the age of 18? When a juvenile reaches the age
of majority (18), their Wyoming state criminal history record is deleted unless
they were convicted of a misdemeanor and/or a felony as an adult. If a juvenile
was convicted of a crime(s) as an adult, then #16 would apply. |
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