Laramie County
Laramie County was created in 1867 and named after Jacques La Ramee, a French-Canadian fur trader. It has a population of over 100,316 residents covering approximately 2,685.9 square miles by land mass. Laramie County is the state's most populous county and home to its capital, Cheyenne, which also serves as the county seat. The county is a central hub for government, economic, and cultural activities in Wyoming.
The court structure in Laramie County includes a District, Circuit, and Municipal Courts. The District Court serves as a court of general jurisdiction, handling criminal cases, including felonies and general civil claims. It also oversees juvenile matters, probate of wills, trusts, administration of estate, guardianships, and family law cases, including divorce, custody, and child support. The District Court has appellate jurisdiction to review cases heard by the Circuit Court. On the other hand, the Circuit Court has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary hearings for felony cases, small claims, traffic violations, and civil cases where the amount in dispute does not exceed $50,000. It also addresses landlord-tenant issues. The Municipal Courts in Laramie, Pine Bluff, and Cheyenne oversee municipal ordinance violations, including ordinance violations with juvenile defendants and traffic matters within city limits.
Laramie County court records contain case details such as evidence, charges, dockets, judgments, and transcripts of hearings generated from legal proceedings within the county. Laramie County court records are generally open to the public, in compliance with Wyoming's Public Records Laws. This way, the county's judicial process remains transparent, allowing individuals to review case information. However, confidential court records containing juvenile, adoption, mental health, and other sensitive case files are exempt from public inspection. The Laramie County Clerk of Court is responsible for managing and maintaining public access to court records, which include:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Family Court Records
Individuals may access these records online through the Wyoming Court System's Public Portal or by visiting the Clerk of Court's Office at:
309 W. 20th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307) 633-4270
