A Citation Instead of Arrest
W.S. 7-2-103 — released on a citation, which is a promise to appear
A citation may serve as the charging document for any misdemeanor the issuing officer has probable cause to believe the person committed.
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- A person may be released if, after investigation, it appears they are not a danger to themselves or others, will not injure or destroy anyone's property, and will come to court.
- They must also be willing to accept the citation, which is a promise to appear in court at the time and on the date it gives.
The release can be directed by the arresting officer, by the district attorney (or the city attorney in a municipal court case), or by another peace officer the sheriff or the chief of police designates.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 7-2-103 — Issuance of citations
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.