Wyoming Inmate Search

The Freedom of Information Act requires state agencies, including correctional facilities, to make their data accessible to the public. For jails and prisons, this means that public members must be able to locate the whereabouts of their incarcerated loved ones easily.

In compliance, Wyoming provides several options for locating inmates, whether they are in state prisons or local jails. Below is a detailed guide on these options, including how to use each search option to find the inmate you are looking for.

State Prisons Inmate Search

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) manages state prisoners and operates several facilities throughout the state. The department also maintains an online website that allows the public to search for current inmates by several criteria, including Inmate Number, Name, Age, and Gender.

You can begin the search process by simply visiting the website and selecting one of the above search options. The Inmate Number is the most accurate, as each number is unique to each offender.

Alternatively, you may opt for the Name Search option. It requires you to provide your loved one's first and last name in conjunction or separately. Using the names together is the best option if you want narrow and more accurate results.

You can further narrow the search to specific individuals by specifying their age and gender.

The Search Results

A successful inmate search provides the following offender details:

• Incarceration Status
• Facility of Incarceration
• Parole Eligibility
• Physical Description Details
• Charges

Local Jails Inmate Search

Local jails in Wyoming are operated by city and county authorities, and the search options for finding inmates in these facilities vary depending on the type of jail. City jails can be more challenging to search for inmates, as they do not always have online search options. Additionally, offenders spend a short time in these jails (usually one week) before they're transferred to county jails.

So, the best way to find inmates in city jails is by contacting the jail facility or the local police department for more information.

County Jails Inmate Search

County jails in Wyoming offer more options for searching for inmates, as many facilities have online search tools. You can access these tools through the particular jail's website. For instance, Lincoln County Jail runs this website containing names, mugshots, and arrest data on current inmates.

Alternatively, you can visit the jail facility or contact the sheriff's office for more information. Ensure you know your loved one's full name for easy information retrieval during the process.

Third-party websites also offer inmate search services, although their data may be outdated and hence unreliable.

Sex Offender Search

The Wyoming Sexual Offender Registration (SOR) unit, which is part of the Division of Criminal Investigation, maintains the state's sex offender registry. The registry contains information on convicted sex offenders in Wyoming, including their names, addresses, and other details about their offenses.

To search the registry, follow this link and click and choose between the following search options:

• In Your Area
• Name
• City
• Non-Compliant
• Internet Names/Email
• Phone Number

The Name, Internet, and Phone Number search categories are the best options if you're looking for specific inmates. However, the In Your Area category is the best fit if your search is general. It allows you to narrow the search to a particular zip code, where the search engine lists sex offenders in that area.

Lastly, the Non-Compliant section contains names, mugshots, and physical descriptions of registrants who fail to comply with the sex offender registration requirements.