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Wyoming Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 35-21-101, et seq.; 6-4-404 |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: temporary custody, support, counseling, (maximum 90 days) |
| Duration of Order | Protective order: maximum 3 months, may be extended for additional 3 month periods |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | If willful violation: misdemeanor: jail maximum 6 mos. and/or $750 fine |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any victim of domestic abuse |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to county sheriff who notifies local law enforcement agency in petitioner's county |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes |
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