Stalking
W.S. 6-2-506 — a course of conduct meant to harass, up to a year, and up to ten as a felony
Stalking is a course of conduct, with intent to harass someone, that is reasonably likely to harass them. Harass means conduct the person knew or should have known would cause a reasonable person substantial emotional distress, or substantial fear for their safety, someone else's safety, or their property.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
- Communicating with the person, anonymously or not, in any form, in a way that harasses.
- Following the person anywhere but inside the defendant's own home.
- Watching the person from outside their school, work, vehicle or home.
- Using an electronic or GPS device to keep the person under surveillance, or to watch their internet or wireless activity, without their authorization.
Stalking is a misdemeanor with up to one year, a fine of up to $750, or both, and probation can run up to three years. It is a felony with up to ten years if it comes within five years after the sentence for an earlier stalking, causes serious bodily harm, breaks probation, parole, bail or a protection order, or is committed against a minor by an adult.
A lawful demonstration, assembly or picket is not stalking.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-2-506 — Stalking; penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.