Know the Laws: Wyoming
UPDATED August 20, 2008
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Wyoming, there are several types of orders explained below.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
A civil order that provides protection from harm by a member of your household.
- Orders of Protection Against Stalking
Provides protection from someone who is stalking you.
- Moving to Another State with an Order for Protection.
Your WY Protection Order may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in WY
If you are planning to move to WY or are going to be in WY for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.
We would like to thank the University of Wyoming DV Legal Assistance Project for helping with this page.