Arrest records in Sublette County, Wyoming are considered public documents pursuant to the Wyoming Public Records Act (Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-201 through 16-4-205). These records are accessible to members of the public unless specifically exempted by statute or court order. The Wyoming Public Records Act establishes the presumption that government records, including arrest records, shall be available for inspection by any person during normal business hours.
Public access to arrest records serves multiple governmental and societal purposes:
Certain portions of arrest records may be redacted or restricted in accordance with Wyoming Statute § 16-4-203, which provides exemptions for information that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, endanger ongoing investigations, or compromise the safety of law enforcement personnel.
Sublette County provides digital access to certain arrest record information through official county websites. The Sublette County Sheriff's Office maintains an online presence where members of the public may access current information regarding arrests and incarcerations. Additionally, the county publishes a MugShot Monday Weekly Arrest List that provides information about recent arrests within the jurisdiction.
The online availability of arrest records is subject to the following conditions:
Pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 16-4-204, agencies may establish reasonable rules for the inspection of records, which may include protocols for accessing digital records.
Members of the public seeking arrest records in Sublette County have multiple methods available to obtain this information. The following procedures have been established for accessing arrest records:
In-Person Requests:
Visit the Sublette County Sheriff's Office during regular business hours Sublette County Sheriff's Office PO Box 250 21 South Tyler Ave. Pinedale, WY 82941 Phone: 307-367-4372 Official Website Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (excluding holidays)
Request records at the Sublette County Circuit Court Sublette County Circuit Court PO Box 1010 21 South Tyler Ave. Pinedale, WY 82941 Phone: 307-367-2556 Official Website Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)
Online Access:
Written Requests:
Requestors should be prepared to pay reasonable fees for copies of records as authorized by Wyoming Statute § 16-4-204. Fee schedules are established by the custodian of records and may include charges for staff time, materials, and reproduction costs.
Arrest records maintained by Sublette County law enforcement agencies typically contain standardized information as required by Wyoming state law and departmental policies. Standard arrest records include the following categories of information:
Biographical Information:
Arrest Details:
Processing Information:
Case Disposition:
The Sublette County District Court Records contain additional information regarding the judicial proceedings following an arrest. These records are maintained separately from law enforcement arrest records and may be accessed through the court clerk's office.
Wyoming law provides mechanisms for the expungement or sealing of certain arrest records under specific circumstances. Pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 7-13-1401 through § 7-13-1408, individuals may petition for expungement if they meet statutory eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria:
Petition Process:
Upon successful expungement, records are sealed from public view but may remain accessible to law enforcement agencies for specific purposes as outlined in Wyoming Statute § 7-13-1401(c). The expungement process does not automatically remove records from private databases or third-party sources that may have obtained the information prior to expungement.
Individuals seeking expungement are advised to consult with legal counsel regarding their specific circumstances, as the statutory requirements are subject to interpretation and judicial discretion.