WY DV orders of protection

In our Wyoming Domestic Violence Orders of Protection section, we did the following:

• Created the new question What happens to my domestic violence protective order if the abuser files an appeal to overturn it? based on 2025 legislative changes ensuring that an order remains valid during an appeal.
• Revised eight questions:

• What is the legal definition of domestic abuse in Wyoming? to clarify what qualifies someone for this type of order.
• What types of domestic violence orders of protection are there? How long do they last? to add information about the duration of a final order if the abuser goes to jail.
• In which county can I file for a domestic violence order of protection? and Step 1: Go to the courthouse based on 2025 legislative amendments that expanded where a petitioner can file.
• Who is eligible for a domestic violence order of protection? based on a 2025 legislative amendment allowing a district attorney to file on the victim’s behalf if they agree.
• Step 6: Hearing for a final order of protection based on a 2025 legislative amendment clarifying when an abuser will be considered served with an order after a hearing.
• Can I change, cancel, or extend my domestic violence order? based on a 2025 legislative amendment clarifying the service requirement.
• What happens to my domestic violence order of protection if the abuser goes to jail or prison? to improve readability.