🐎 Wyoming Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of abuse, crime, or professional misconduct in Wyoming, this guide provides access to your legal rights, complaint pathways, and VOCA-funded support services to help you move forward.
⛔️ This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under Wyoming Law
Wyoming crime victims are guaranteed the right to:
- Be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect
- Be informed of court proceedings and the offender’s status
- Be present and heard at sentencing and parole hearings
- Confer with the prosecutor and request restitution
- Be reasonably protected from the accused
🔗 Wyoming Crime Victim Bill of Rights – Attorney General 🔗 Wyoming Constitution – Article I, Section 21
📂 Public Records & Documentation
You may request:
- Police incident reports and case files
- Court filings and sentencing outcomes
- Officer audio/video and 911 calls (when available)
💡 Use the Wyoming Public Records Act. Submit requests in writing and save all responses.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
You may request:
- Your own medical records
- Records of a child or deceased loved one (with proper authorization)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint – HHS.gov
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
Wyoming Board of Medicine / Nursing / Counseling:
https://wyomedboard.wyo.gov
https://nursing-online.state.wy.us
https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov
Facility Complaints – WY Department of Health:
https://health.wyo.gov
⚠️ Document and save all complaint submissions and confirmations.
💰 Victim Compensation in Wyoming
The Wyoming Crime Victim Compensation Program helps survivors recover costs related to violent crime.
Covered costs include:
- Medical, dental, and mental health care
- Lost wages and loss of support
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Relocation or security improvements
Eligibility Requirements:
- Report the crime within 72 hours (or with good cause)
- Apply within 1 year of the crime (extensions may apply)
- Cooperate with law enforcement
🔗 Wyoming Crime Victim Compensation Program 📞 Phone: (307) 777-7200
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in Wyoming
VOCA programs in Wyoming are managed by the Office of the Attorney General – Division of Victim Services.
🔗 Wyoming VOCA Services 📞 General Info: (307) 777-7200
No matter your story, you have rights. The Novel Advocate is here to make sure you’re seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
🐎 *From wild ranges to quiet courtrooms, Wyoming survivors — your truth ri
