Cheyenne Municipal Court

Cheyenne Municipal Court cases in Laramie County, Cheyenne, WY

Laramie County Circuit Court in Cheyenne, WY is a state circuit court (limited-jurisdiction trial court) serving Laramie County. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases under state law, traffic offenses and citations, small claims, landlord-tenant/eviction actions, and other civil disputes within statutory monetary limits. The court conducts initial appearances, sets bail, issues search and arrest warrants, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before potential transfer to the district court. It also processes petitions for protection orders. Divorce, custody, juvenile matters, and felony trials are handled by the district court.

Cheyenne Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Cheyenne Municipal Court

Laramie County Circuit Court is the county's limited-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by:

Case types
- Criminal/traffic: misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, theft), traffic and wildlife citations; warrants; initial appearances, bail, arraignments; preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to District Court.
- Civil: money claims up to $50,000; small claims up to $6,000; landlord-tenant/evictions; replevin.
- Protective orders: filing, temporary orders, and hearings for domestic violence and stalking.

Public-facing services
- Case filings and forms; acceptance of payments for fines/fees; records requests and certified copies.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, including bench and jury trials where authorized.
- Jury services: summons/qualification, reporting instructions, postponements, and juror compensation.
- Compliance and enforcement: monitoring misdemeanor probation terms, bond conditions, and failure-to-appear processing.

The court provides procedural information and access to services but does not give legal advice.