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April 1, 2024Does it cost anything to register my order of protection?
There is no fee for registering your order of protection in Wyoming.1
1 Wyo. Stat. § 35-21-111(b)
Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
- Basic information
- What is the legal definition of domestic abuse in Wyoming?
- What types of domestic violence orders of protection are there? How long do they last?
- What protections can I get in a domestic violence order of protection?
- In which county can I file for a domestic violence order of protection?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Who can get an order of protection
- Steps for getting an order of protection
- After the hearing
- Can the abuser have a gun?
- What should I do when I leave the courthouse?
- I did not get an order of protection. What can I do?
- What can I do if the abuser violates the order?
- Can I change, cancel or extend my order?
- What happens to my protection order if the abuser goes to jail or prison?
- If I get a protection order, will it show up in an internet search?
- Basic information
- Orders of Protection Against Stalking or Sexual Assault
- Basic information and definitions
- What is the legal definition of stalking in Wyoming?
- What is the legal definition of sexual assault?
- Who can file for an order of protection against stalking or sexual assault?
- What protections can I get in an order of protection?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Getting the order
- What types of orders of protection are there? How long do they last?
- What are the steps to file for order of protection against stalking or sexual assault?
- Does it cost anything to file or serve the order? Do I need a lawyer?
- Can I change, cancel or extend my order?
- What is the penalty for violating the order of protection?
- Basic information and definitions
- Moving to Another State with an Order for Protection
- Enforcing Your Out-Of-State Order in Wyoming
- General rules for out-of-state orders in Wyoming
- Registering your out-of-state order in Wyoming
- If I don’t have a hard copy of my out-of-state order, how can law enforcement enforce it?
- How do I register my order of protection in Wyoming?
- Do I have to register my order of protection in Wyoming in order to get it enforced?
- Will the abuser be notified if I register my order of protection?
- What if I don't register my order of protection? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
- Does it cost anything to register my order of protection?
