Search Wyoming Inmate Records
To keep Wyoming safe, the Cowboy State has around 28 correctional facilities meant to rehabilitate criminals and keep the dangerous ones away from society. There are five state correctional facilities run by the Wyoming Department of Corrections. Of those five, two house female inmates - one is strictly for female inmates, while the other is co-ed.
The state is also home to 23 county jails and 12 juvenile detention centers owned or mostly managed by the respective county Sheriff's Offices. There are currently no federal prisons in the state. While it is unclear if there are any private prisons currently in the state, a percentage of its inmates are held in private prisons. Wyoming has an incarceration rate of 785 per 100,000 people.
According to the Wyoming Department of Corrections, the state's correctional system includes 5 state facilities, 23 county jails, and 12 juvenile detention centers. The system has an incarceration rate of 785 per 100,000 residents, with 2 facilities housing female inmates (one women-only and one co-ed facility).
Wyoming Department of Corrections Inmate Search
Created in 1991, the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) is the state's reform institution, which runs its state correctional facilities. The department provides support for the state's Board of Parole and also maintains the adult offender programs.
The primary function of the WDOC is to ensure public safety through the management of inmates, probationers, and parolees. It also handles rehabilitation, case management, and correctional standards, and takes its partnership with victims, community members, and public and private agencies seriously.
The WDOC maintains the Wyoming Offenders Locator tool, which helps the public find inmates in its five facilities. This tool allows users to search for inmates using either a WDOC inmate number or the first two letters of the offender's last name. While you only need to provide either of these to get a result, there are additional search options, like age and gender, that help refine your search and get the most accurate result.
Find Inmate by Name
The WDOC Offender Locator gives users the option to search by providing the first and last name of an inmate. It is important to note that the minimum search criteria for names is the first two letters of the inmate's last name. However, providing the first and last name will ensure you get the right inmate, especially in cases where they have a very common name combination, such as "Michael Smith."
Find Inmate by Number
Users may also search the WDOC Offender Locator using the inmate number of the incarcerated individual they are seeking. You may also refine your search by providing the age or gender of the inmate. Note that if you input both a WDOC inmate number and a last name, the number will be used in the search.
How Many Inmates Are Currently Incarcerated in Wyoming?
Wyoming has an estimated total incarcerated population of ~3,750 people across state prisons, county jails, federal facilities, private prison placements, juvenile facilities, and other detention categories.
Because jail and custody counts change frequently, these figures should be treated as approximate statewide estimates.
| Facility Type | Population | % of Total | Avg. Daily Cost | Capacity Utilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Prisons | ~2,150 | 57.3% | ~$125 | ~94% |
| County Jails | ~1,200 | 32.0% | ~$95 | ~70% |
| Federal Facilities | ~160 | 4.3% | Federal funded | Varies |
| Private Prisons | ~0 | 0.0% | N/A | N/A |
| Juvenile Facilities | ~90 | 2.4% | ~$300 | ~55% |
| Other / Pre-Trial | ~150 | 4.0% | ~$90 | ~75% |
| Total | ~3,750 | 100.0% | ~$119 blended | ~84% |
State Correctional Facilities in Wyoming
Wyoming operates about five major state prison facilities, with additional community corrections and work-release placements used for transitional custody.
The system includes prisons, specialty facilities, a women’s institution, medical or aged-care units, and work-release centers.
| Facility Name | Type | Location | Capacity | Population | Security Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming State Penitentiary | State Prison | Rawlins | ~750 | ~690 | Medium / Maximum |
| Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution | State Prison | Torrington | ~720 | ~640 | Medium |
| Wyoming Women’s Center | Women’s Facility | Lusk | ~270 | ~240 | Minimum / Medium |
| Wyoming Honor Farm | Specialty Facility | Riverton | ~300 | ~260 | Minimum |
| Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp & Boot Camp | Specialty Facility | Newcastle | ~280 | ~230 | Minimum |
| Wyoming State Penitentiary Medical / Aged Unit | Medical / Aged Facility | Rawlins | ~60 | ~45 | Secure Medical |
| Casper Re-Entry Center | Work Release Center | Casper | ~150 | ~130 | Community Custody |
| Cheyenne Transitional Center | Community Corrections Facility | Cheyenne | ~125 | ~110 | Community Custody |
Inmate Demographics & Population Trends in Wyoming
Wyoming’s incarcerated population is mostly male and includes a higher share of rural, drug, DUI, and property-related cases than many larger states, alongside a substantial violent-offense prison population.
Sentencing patterns are generally shaped by smaller county jail systems, state prison capacity, parole supervision, and reentry programming, with overall trends broadly consistent with Mountain West correctional profiles.
| Demographic Category | Breakdown | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male ~89%; Female ~11% | Men make up the large majority of Wyoming’s prison and jail population. |
| Age Groups | 18–24: ~9%; 25–34: ~31%; 35–44: ~29%; 45–54: ~19%; 55+: ~12% | The largest share is between ages 25 and 44, consistent with national incarceration patterns. |
| Race / Ethnicity | White non-Hispanic ~69%; Hispanic / Latino ~13%; American Indian / Alaska Native ~12%; Black ~5%; Other ~1% | American Indian residents are represented at a higher rate than their share of the state population. |
| Top Offense Types | Violent ~34%; Drug ~23%; Property ~20%; Public order / DUI / weapons ~15%; Other ~8% | Drug and DUI-related offenses remain notable in Wyoming compared with many states. |
| Avg. Sentence Length | ~4.5 years overall; longer for violent and sex offenses | Many nonviolent cases receive shorter prison terms, probation, or community-based sanctions. |
| Recidivism Rate | ~26% returned to custody within 3 years | Estimated returns are influenced by supervision violations, substance-use needs, and access to housing and employment. |
Parole, Release & Reentry Resources in Wyoming
Wyoming uses parole review, sentence credits, supervised release, community corrections, and reentry planning to support people leaving custody.
Services commonly include housing referrals, employment assistance, benefits coordination, victim notification, and supervision through the Wyoming Department of Corrections and partner agencies.
| Program / Resource | Description | Who It Serves | Contact / Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Parole Board | Reviews parole eligibility, conducts hearings, and makes release decisions for eligible state prisoners. | People incarcerated in Wyoming state facilities who meet statutory parole criteria. | Wyoming Board of Parole; access through facility case managers or official board channels. |
| Good Time / Sentence Reduction | Allows eligible incarcerated people to earn sentence credits through behavior, work, education, and program participation. | Eligible Wyoming Department of Corrections inmates. | Wyoming Department of Corrections records staff and case managers. |
| Parole Supervision | Provides community supervision, reporting requirements, treatment referrals, and compliance monitoring after release. | People released on parole or other supervised status. | Wyoming DOC Field Services / Probation and Parole offices. |
| Reentry Housing | Includes transitional housing, community corrections beds, and referrals to local shelters or sober-living options. | People nearing release or recently released who need stable housing. | Facility reentry staff, community corrections centers, and local nonprofit providers. |
| Employment Assistance | Offers job readiness, work-release options, workforce referrals, and support with resumes or interviews. | Inmates preparing for release and people under supervision. | Wyoming DOC reentry staff, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, and local American Job Centers. |
| Benefits Restoration | Helps with identification documents, Medicaid or health coverage referrals, SNAP screening, and other public benefits. | People leaving custody who need healthcare, food, or basic stabilization support. | Case managers, county human services offices, and Wyoming Department of Family Services resources. |
| Victim Notification Program | Wyoming participates in victim notification services that provide custody status and release updates. | Victims, survivors, family members, and registered community users. | Wyoming VINE / victim notification system and local victim services offices. |
What Information is Contained in a Wyoming Inmate Record?
When you search using the WDOC Offender Locator tool, you get the name (first and last name), gender, age, and status of the inmate. Their status shows whether they are inmates, on probation, or on parole. The status of 'inmate' means that the individual is serving time in prison, and "probation" means that while they were convicted of a crime, they were allowed to remain outside the prison walls during their initial sentencing and are therefore serving a suspended sentence. "Parole" means that the individual has been allowed out of prison earlier than expected on the agreement that they meet certain conditions.
Clicking on the name reveals more details about that inmate. In addition to the first and last names, a middle name is also provided. The inmate record also provides a physical description of the inmate including their age, ethnicity, gender, hair color, eye color, height, and weight. Note that ethnicity may be given as "white", "Caucasian", "Asian/Pacific Islander", "Hispanic", "Latino", "African American" or "other".
Information such as the inmate's projected discharge date, parole eligibility date, and correctional facility/office of supervision (including their address and contact number) is also given. Users can also learn about the inmate's current sentences - their current offense, offense count, sentence date, sentence length, the county where they were sentenced, and whether or not they are serving a consecutive sentence.
Wyoming Inmate Records by Counties
In Wyoming, county inmate records are kept separately from state records. The respective county Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for managing the day-to-day at its county jail also maintains its inmates and jail records. Counties like Lincoln County provide an Inmate Roster, which gives access to information such as the inmate's name, mugshot, arrest date, status, and location.
However, most Wyoming counties do not make their inmate records available online. To gain access to these records, requesters can send a public records request or visit the respective Sheriff's Office in person.
- Albany County
- Big Horn County
- Campbell County
- Carbon County
- Converse County
- Crook County
- Fremont County
- Goshen County
- Hot Springs County
- Johnson County
- Laramie County
- Lincoln County
- Natrona County
- Niobrara County
- Park County
- Platte County
- Sheridan County
- Sublette County
- Sweetwater County
- Teton County
- Uinta County
- Washakie County
- Weston County
Are Incarceration Records Public Information in Wyoming?
Yes, incarceration records or inmate records are available to the public upon request. While the WDOC might release certain information on its inmates like the ones found using its Offenders Locator tool, complete incarceration records are not available to the public. According to Wyo. Stat. § 7–19–106(m), inmate information is to be restricted in cases where the release of such information could threaten the safety of inmates. The public can access such details as the name of the inmate, their photograph and physical description, charges against them, their parole eligibility and discharge date, and their current location. However, such information as their parole or probation records, medical records, and juvenile records are not available to the public.
Wyoming Prisons
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is in charge of all federal prisons in the US. The BOP, through its federal correctional facilities, houses 91 percent of all federal inmates, while 9 percent are held elsewhere. There are currently no federal prisons in Wyoming. The federal jail system is responsible for handling all inmates convicted of federal crimes in the country.
Federal crimes are serious crimes violating federal laws, typically committed across state lines, which are prosecuted under federal criminal law. Some examples of these include insurance fraud, racketeering, money laundering, tax evasion, counterfeiting, drug trafficking, kidnapping, wire fraud, and embezzlement.
Wyoming currently has five correctional facilities under the Wyoming Department of Corrections:
Frequently Asked Questions about Inmate Records
According to Wyoming Statute § 16-4-202 (a), individuals seeking to inspect or obtain physical copies of records from the Wyoming Department of Correction can submit a public record request online using the NextRequest platform. Not all documents are available to the public, typically, the WDOC can share documents that contain information about financial transactions involving properties, contracts, claims against the WDOC, maps, certain construction documents and letters, and whatnot. You may also contact the WDOC Central Office in Cheyenne.
For information regarding inmates housed in state facilities, requesters can use the Offenders Locator tool. The Offenders Locator provides users with offenders' details such as their names, physical descriptions, sentences, status, inmate numbers, and projected dates for parole and discharge. Most Wyoming county jails do not provide information about their inmates online. For inmates held in these county jails, requesters can contact the sheriff's office in charge of running the jail where the inmate is held.
To get old records in Wyoming, requesters can contact the WDOC. However, such records might have been transferred to the Wyoming State Archives, which keeps most historic records, including court records. In such cases, you can contact the Archives office via phone or visit it in person. For county jail records, you may contact the relevant local law enforcement agency or the management of the appropriate correctional facility.
Inmate death records in Wyoming can be obtained by contacting the WDOC for inmates who are housed in any of the state-run correctional facilities. For inmates in county jail, contact the relevant sheriff's office or management of the county jail.
The WDOC updates Inmate's information on the Wyoming Offenders Locator regularly. Due to administrative delays and the procedures for updating the Locator, information on the website may not always be up to date. It is therefore advisable that requesters contact the WDOC with their inquiries.
Family and friends can send money to inmates in any of the facilities run by the Wyoming Department of Corrections online , over the phone, or through walk-in locations - Ace Cash Express and ACH Payment Solutions .