VERIFIED PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT AND SEALING OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [COUNTY] COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING
[COURT ADDRESS]

Case No.: _______

IN THE MATTER OF THE RECORDS OF:
[PETITIONER LEGAL NAME],
DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY];
SSN (Last 4): [_];
State ID/FBI No.: [_____]

PETITIONER: [PETITIONER LEGAL NAME]

VERIFIED PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORD(S) AND ORDER SEALING RECORDS

[// GUIDANCE: Insert the full caption exactly as it appears in the underlying criminal case docket. Verify county and judicial district designations.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Document Header
II. Definitions
III. Operative Provisions (Statutory Grounds & Requested Relief)
IV. Representations & Warranties
V. Covenants
VI. Default & Remedies
VII. Risk Allocation (Intentionally Limited)
VIII. Dispute Resolution (Procedurally Governed)
IX. General Provisions
X. Execution Block
XI. Certificate of Service
XII. Verification / Affidavit
XIII. Proposed Order (Exhibit A)

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Parties.
   a. Petitioner: [PETITIONER LEGAL NAME] (“Petitioner”).
   b. Respondents: (i) The State of Wyoming, by and through the Office of the [COUNTY] County Attorney; (ii) The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (“DCI”); (iii) [ARRESTING AGENCY]; and (iv) any other law-enforcement or court clerk in possession of the Subject Record (collectively, the “Respondents”).

2. Jurisdiction & Venue.
   This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-1401 and/or § 7-13-1501–1502, and venue is proper in this District because the conviction/arrest at issue occurred in [COUNTY] County, Wyoming.

3. Effective Date.
   The operative date for eligibility calculations is [INSERT DATE OF SENTENCE COMPLETION / DISPOSITION].

4. Recitals.
   WHEREAS, Petitioner seeks to clear his/her/their criminal history record(s) to facilitate gainful employment, housing, and civic engagement; and
   WHEREAS, Petitioner meets all statutory prerequisites for expungement and sealing of the Subject Record;
   NOW, THEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully petitions the Court as follows.

II. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Petition, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

“DCI” means the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, Criminal Records Section.
“Eligible Offense” means an offense enumerated as expungeable under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-1501 (misdemeanor) or § 7-13-1502 (felony) and not expressly excluded by statute (e.g., violent or sexual offenses).
“Subject Record” means all arrest records, charging documents, docket entries, judgments, sentencing orders, probation records, adult offender records, and any other files relating to the Eligible Offense.
“Waiting Period” means (i) five (5) years from completion of sentence for a misdemeanor conviction; (ii) ten (10) years from completion of sentence for an eligible non-violent felony conviction; or (iii) one hundred eighty (180) days from date of arrest when no charges were filed, as applicable under Wyoming law.

[// GUIDANCE: Modify the Waiting Period definition to reflect the precise statutory subsection invoked, and double-check eligibility restrictions.]

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

3.01 Statutory Authority

Petitioner brings this action pursuant to:
a. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-1401 (arrest records) and/or
b. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-1501–1502 (conviction records),
as specifically identified in Paragraph 3.02 below.

3.02 Record Sought to be Expunged

1. Court of Record: [COURT NAME, DOCKET NO.]
2. Offense: [STATUTE & OFFENSE TITLE] (Misdemeanor ☐ / Felony ☐)
3. Date of Arrest: [MM/DD/YYYY]
4. Disposition Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
5. Sentence Completion Date (incl. fines/restitution): [MM/DD/YYYY]

3.03 Eligibility Compliance

Petitioner affirms under oath that:
a. The applicable Waiting Period has fully elapsed;
b. Petitioner has no subsequent felony or misdemeanor convictions other than minor traffic infractions;
c. All fines, restitution, and court costs have been paid in full;
d. The offense is not statutorily barred from expungement; and
e. Petitioner’s fingerprint-based criminal history, dated within thirty (30) days of filing, is attached hereto as Exhibit B.

3.04 Notice & Opportunity to Object

Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-[RELEVANT], Petitioner has served copies of this Petition, proposed Order, and supporting exhibits on the County Attorney and DCI, who have thirty (30) days to file any written objection.

3.05 Relief Requested

Petitioner respectfully requests that the Court enter an Order:
1. Expunging and sealing the Subject Record maintained by the Court, DCI, [ARRESTING AGENCY], and all executive-branch repositories;
2. Directing each Respondent to remove the Subject Record from public access and to respond to inquiries regarding the same as “NO PUBLIC RECORD EXISTS”;
3. Permitting limited law-enforcement access under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-1401(f)/(g) for future criminal justice purposes; and
4. Granting such further relief as justice requires.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

1. Accuracy. Petitioner represents that all factual statements herein are true, correct, and complete to the best of Petitioner’s knowledge, information, and belief.
2. No Pending Charges. Petitioner warrants that he/she/they are not the subject of any pending criminal prosecution in any jurisdiction.
3. Materiality & Survival. The foregoing representations are material and shall survive the issuance of any expungement Order.

V. COVENANTS

1. Cooperation. Petitioner shall promptly supply any additional information reasonably requested by the Court or Respondents to verify eligibility.
2. Future Compliance. Should Petitioner incur a subsequent disqualifying conviction prior to the Court’s ruling, Petitioner shall immediately notify the Court and opposing counsel.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

1. Vacatur for Misrepresentation. If any material misrepresentation is later discovered, the Court may, upon motion, vacate its expungement Order and reinstate the Subject Record.
2. Costs & Fees. The prevailing party on any motion to vacate may be awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs at the Court’s discretion.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

[// GUIDANCE: Standard contract-style indemnity is generally inappropriate in criminal expungement matters. Section intentionally limited.]

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute concerning the enforcement or interpretation of an Order granting expungement shall be resolved by this Court, which retains continuing jurisdiction for that limited purpose.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Amendment & Waiver. This Petition may be amended only with leave of Court.
2. Severability. If any provision herein is found unenforceable, all remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
3. Integration. This Petition, together with all exhibits, constitutes the entire submission regarding the requested relief.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

Respectfully submitted this ___ day of _, 20.

[ATTORNEY NAME], WSB No. [____]
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS] | [PHONE] | [EMAIL]
Counsel for Petitioner

XI. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on the ___ day of _, 20, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition, together with all exhibits, was served upon:

1. [NAME], County Attorney, [ADDRESS]
2. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, Criminal Records Section, 315 West 22nd Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002
3. [ARRESTING AGENCY/OTHER]

by ☐ hand delivery ☐ certified U.S. Mail ☐ electronic filing.

[ATTORNEY NAME]

XII. VERIFICATION / AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF WYOMING )
) ss.
COUNTY OF [COUNTY] )

I, [PETITIONER LEGAL NAME], being first duly sworn, depose and state that I have read the foregoing Petition, know the contents thereof, and that the statements made therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief under penalty of perjury.

[PETITIONER LEGAL NAME]

Subscribed and sworn before me this ___ day of _, 20.

Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ____

XIII. PROPOSED ORDER (EXHIBIT A)

plaintext
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [COUNTY] COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING
[CAPTION AS ABOVE]

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT AND SEALING OF RECORDS

THIS MATTER came before the Court upon the Verified Petition of [PETITIONER NAME] …
[Standard findings of statutory compliance, absence of objection, etc.]

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. All arrest records, charging documents, docket entries, judgments, and related records
pertaining to the offense described in the Petition are EXPUNGED and SEALED;
2. Each Respondent shall, within thirty (30) days, remove the Subject Record from public
access and respond to inquiries as “NO PUBLIC RECORD EXISTS,” except as provided in
Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-1401(f)/(g);
3. The Clerk of Court shall remove electronic docket access to the Subject Record and
securely maintain this Order under seal;
4. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this Order.

DATED this ___ day of _, 20.

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
[// GUIDANCE: Attach this Proposed Order as a separate, editable document when filing through e-filing systems. Ensure the caption and case number mirror the original criminal case exactly.]

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

☐ Exhibit A – Proposed Order
☐ Exhibit B – Fingerprint-based Criminal History (within 30 days)
☐ Exhibit C – Proof of Sentence Completion (including fines & restitution)
☐ Exhibit D – Affidavit of No Subsequent Convictions
☐ Filing Fee Receipt (if applicable)

[// GUIDANCE: Wyoming currently assesses a $100 filing fee for certain expungement petitions. Confirm the most recent fee schedule and include proof of payment.]

FINAL DRAFTING NOTES

[// GUIDANCE:
1. Double-check statutory citations—Wyoming has periodically renumbered expungement sections; confirm current citation before filing.
2. Confirm service addresses for the County Attorney and DCI.
3. If multiple offenses are to be expunged, replicate Section 3.02 in tabular form.
4. The Court may require a hearing even absent objection; calendar accordingly.
5. Maintain confidentiality—file exhibits containing personal identifiers under seal whenever possible (W.R.Cr.P. 44).]

This template is provided as a drafting aid for Wyoming-licensed attorneys. Customize to reflect client-specific facts and current statutory requirements before filing.