Lander Municipal Court cases in Fremont County, Lander, WY
Lander Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court in Lander, Wyoming. It handles violations of Lander city ordinances occurring within city limits. Common matters include traffic and parking citations, misdemeanor ordinance violations (such as disorderly conduct, alcohol-related offenses, and code-enforcement issues), and related compliance/probation proceedings. It does not hear felony cases, family law matters, juvenile delinquency, or general civil lawsuits; those are handled by the Fremont County Circuit and District Courts. The court conducts arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencing for ordinance cases and imposes penalties authorized by the municipal code.
Lander Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Fremont |
| Street Address: | 250 Lincoln St |
| City: | Lander |
| Zip Code: | 82520 |
| Phone: | 307-332-8179 |
| Fax: | 307-332-9515 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.landerwyoming.org/government/municipal_court/index.php |
| Parking: | Temporary Parking Permits and Guest Parking Permits are available |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | courtclerk@landerwyoming.org |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Lander-Wyoming-355619051200848/ |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lander Municipal Court
Lander Municipal Court handles city ordinance and misdemeanor matters within Lander, including traffic and parking citations, animal control, code enforcement, alcohol-related offenses, and other low-level criminal cases. Services include case filings for citations and complaints; arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, sentencings, probation review hearings; warrant and bond processing; fine payments, payment plans, and community service arrangements; records requests, subpoenas, and continuances; and victim/witness coordination. Jury services are available for eligible misdemeanor cases when a jury trial is requested. Protective orders (e.g., domestic violence or stalking) are generally issued by Fremont County Circuit or District Court; the Municipal Court provides information and referrals. The court offers calendars, appearance options (as permitted), and compliance monitoring (proof of insurance, traffic school, diversion). Its role is to adjudicate municipal cases, enforce local laws, and assist the public with access to procedures and timely case resolution.