7-2-101. Definitions. (a) As used in W.S. 7-2-101 through 7-2-107: (i) “Deadly weapon” means as defined by W.S. 6-1-104(a)(iv); (ii) “Felony” means as defined by W.S. 6-10-101; (iii) “Misdemeanor” means as defined by W.S. 6-10-101; (iv) “Peace officer” means: (A) Any duly authorized sheriff, under sheriff or deputy sheriff who has qualified pursuant to W.S. […]
7-2-102. Preconditions for arrests. (a) A peace officer may arrest a person when the officer has a warrant commanding that the person be arrested or the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a warrant for the person’s arrest has been issued in this state or in another jurisdiction. (b) A peace officer may arrest […]
7-2-103. Issuance of citations. (a) A citation may issue as a charging document for any misdemeanor which the issuing officer has probable cause to believe was committed by the person to whom the citation was issued. (b) A person may be released if, after investigation, it appears that the person: (i) Does not present a […]
7-2-104. Authority to seize deadly weapons; disposition. (a) A peace officer may take into possession any deadly weapons found in the possession of a person arrested if: (i) The peace officer has reason to believe the weapon will be used to endanger the safety of the officer or the public; or (ii) The person arrested […]
7-2-105. Disposition and appraisal of property seized or held; notice and order to show cause; judgment. (a) When personal property not subject to be summarily destroyed is seized or held by any peace officer pursuant to any law of this state, or when property seized by any peace officer is delivered to the appropriate law […]
7-2-106. Extraterritorial authority of peace officers; requests for assignment of peace officers; liability; compensation. (a) Subject to the limitations in subsection (e) of this section, a peace officer, while outside of his jurisdiction, shall have the same authority that applies to him within his jurisdiction to the same degree and extent only when any one […]
7-2-107. Arrest or detention of persons with diplomatic immunities. (a) This section applies to an individual who upon being stopped, detained or arrested by a peace officer for a violation of W.S. 6-2-106, a driving while under the influence offense or a moving violation pursuant to the motor vehicle laws of Wyoming or local ordinance, […]
