How do I resolve a warrant and turn myself in in Wyoming?

The path to resolving a warrant in Wyoming

You do not have to wait to be caught off guard. This is the ordered, on-your-own-terms way to handle it — each step points to an official source.

1. Step 1

   Confirm the warrant and identify the issuing court

   Felony cases and their warrants run through the district court; misdemeanor and traffic matters run through the circuit court. Contact the clerk of the court in the county where the matter is pending, or that county's sheriff's warrants/records division, to confirm a warrant is outstanding and to get the case or warrant number, the charge, and any scheduled court date. Some counties (for example Natrona County / Casper) also publish an official online active-warrant list. Locate courts through the Wyoming Judicial Branch.

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2. Step 2

   Ask the court about recalling or quashing a bench / failure-to-appear warrant

   For a warrant issued because a court date was missed, ask the clerk how that court re-sets the matter and how the warrant can be recalled or quashed; filing a motion to recall or quash the warrant is one available procedural option. This is noted only as an option, not as a recommended strategy. In Wyoming, the warrant this applies to is typically a bench warrant / failure-to-appear warrant issued by a judge when a required court appearance or payment is missed, and only the court that issued it can recall or re-set it.

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3. Step 3

   Arrange to appear or self-surrender on scheduled terms

   Depending on the warrant and the court's instructions, you may resolve it by appearing in court on a re-set date or by surrendering at the county jail through the sheriff. Call ahead to confirm the correct location, hours, and procedure before going. In Wyoming, this is a matter of timing, not a legal outcome. A failure-to-appear bench warrant can lead to being held for a court appearance, and depending on the case may bring additional charges or, for traffic-related matters, license consequences.

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4. Step 4

   Initial appearance and bail decision follow

   After booking, you are brought before a judge who sets bail and conditions of release. In Wyoming that may be a personal recognizance or unsecured bond, a cash bond posted directly with the court, a property bond, or a surety bond arranged through a commercial bail bond agent (the agent charges a non-refundable premium, typically about 10 percent). Where a bond schedule applies, bond may be posted before the first hearing.

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Turning yourself in on your own terms in Wyoming

Addressing a warrant on your own terms means choosing the timing and location within the court's procedures, typically during regular court or jail-intake business hours, rather than being taken into custody unexpectedly during a traffic stop or at home or work. This is a logistical consideration about timing and preparation only and does not predict any legal result.

How bail and release work in Wyoming

Where a surety bond is used, a commercial bail bond agent typically charges a premium of about 10 percent of the total bail amount for a state charge. This premium is the agent's fee and is generally non-refundable, even if the case is later dismissed. As an alternative, a cash bond posted directly with the court is refundable at the end of the case if all conditions and appearances are met. Confirm the exact fee and the available options with the individual bondsman and with the court.

Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.

A few cautions before you go

• Confirm the warrant directly with the district or circuit court clerk or the county sheriff before acting, and check an official county-sheriff active-warrant list where one is published; do not rely on unofficial third-party 'warrant lookup' websites.
• If you use a commercial bail bond agent, understand that the premium (commonly about 10 percent) is the agent's fee and is generally non-refundable, even if the charges are later dropped; a cash bond posted directly with the court is refundable if all conditions are met. Use only a licensed bail bond agent.
• A warrant does not expire on its own; ignoring it leaves you subject to arrest at any law-enforcement contact, and a missed court date can add a failure-to-appear charge or affect driving privileges.
• Call the court or jail ahead of time to confirm the correct location, intake hours, and surrender procedure, which vary by county.

Contact the issuing court or county sheriff in Wyoming

A warrant is issued by a court and served by the county sheriff — they are who can confirm it and tell you the exact way to resolve it. Start with these official Wyoming sources.

• State courts
• Court Directory
• State police
• Criminal Records Bureau

Common questions about resolving a warrant in Wyoming

Sources & last verified

Everything here links out to official government or public-reference sources. We don't store or republish records.

• en.wikipedia.org
• en.wikipedia.org
• wyocourts.gov
• warrants.natronacounty-wy.gov
• tetonsheriff.org
• wyocourts.gov
• whp.wyo.gov
• wyomingdci.wyo.gov
• wyomingdci.wyo.gov

Last verified 2026-07-23 · 9 sources