Getting Out on Bail
W.S. 7-10-101 — bail for any offense not punishable by death, on the Supreme Court's rules
A person arrested for an offense that cannot be punished by death may be admitted to bail. For an offense punishable by death, bail is at the judicial officer's discretion, and it is refused where the proof is evident or the presumption great.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
The terms, amount and conditions of bail, the sureties, and forfeiture after a breach are governed by rules of the Wyoming Supreme Court rather than by statute.
During an appeal. While an appeal is pending in a bailable case, the judge may admit the defendant to bail in any sum, and may revoke or change that order at any time.
Sources for this section (2)
- W.S. 7-10-101 — Right of defendant
- W.S. 7-10-102 — Matters governed by rules
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.