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WY Stat § 1-40-119 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 1 - In General|Section 1-40-119 - Surcharge to Be Assessed in Certain Criminal Cases; Paid to Account.

1-40-119. Surcharge to be assessed in certain criminal cases; paid to account.| (a) In addition to any fine or other penalty prescribed by law, a defendant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is convicted of, the following criminal offenses shall be assessed a surcharge of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the offenses specified in paragraph (v) of this subsection, not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) nor more than three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) for the first plea to or conviction of offenses specified in paragraphs (i) through (iv) of this subsection, and not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400.00) for each subsequent plea to or conviction of offenses specified in paragraphs (i) through (iv) of this subsection:  (i) Any violation of W.S. 6-1-101 through 6-2-313 and 6-2-319 through 6-10-203;  (ii) Any violation of W.S. 31-5-225, 31-5-229, 31-5-233 or 41-13-220(a);  (iii) Any violation of W.S. 35-7-1001 through 35-7-1057;  (iv) Any violation of W.S. 6-2-314 through 6-2-318;  (v) Any violation of a municipal ordinance which has substantially similar elements to the criminal offenses specified in paragraphs (ii) through (iv) of this subsection or any other violation of a municipal ordinance which causes actual damage to persons or property.  (b) The surcharge enumerated in subsection (a) of this section shall be imposed upon any defendant for whom prosecution, trial or sentence is deferred under W.S. 7-13-301 and 7-13-302 or who participates in any other diversion agreement.  (c) Under no circumstances shall a court fail to impose the surcharge required by subsections (a) and (b) of this section if the court determines the defendant has an ability to pay or that a reasonable probability exists that the defendant will have an ability to pay.  (d) The surcharge shall be paid within ten (10) days of imposition unless the court determines that it shall be paid in installments over a reasonable period of time. Failure to comply with the provisions for payment of the surcharge is punishable as contempt of court. Contempt proceedings or other proceedings to collect the surcharge may be initiated by the prosecuting attorney, by the court on its own motion or by the division.  (e) Monies paid to the court by a defendant shall be applied to the surcharge before being applied to any fine, penalty, cost or assessment imposed upon the defendant. The proceeds from the surcharge imposed by this section shall be remitted promptly by the clerk of the court to the division for deposit in the account.
WY Stat § 1-40-201 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-201 - Short Title.

1-40-201. Short title.| This act may be cited as the "victims bill of rights".
WY Stat § 1-40-202 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-202 - Definitions.

1-40-202. Definitions.| (a) As used in this act:  (i) "Criminal act" means conduct which would constitute a crime as defined by the laws of this state;  (ii) "Victim" means an individual who has suffered direct or threatened physical, emotional or financial harm as the result of the commission of a criminal act or a family member of a victim who is a minor or an incompetent or a surviving family member of a homicide victim;  (iii) "Witness" means a person who is likely to testify in a criminal proceeding;  (iv) "Key witness" means any witness identified in writing by the prosecution as being entitled to the rights provided by this act;  (v) "This act" means W.S. 1-40-201 through 1-40-210.
WY Stat § 1-40-205 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-205 - Victims and Witnesses of Crime; Free From Intimidation.

1-40-205. Victims and witnesses of crime; free from intimidation.| (a) A victim or witness has the right to be free from any form of harassment, intimidation or retribution.  (b) When waiting to testify in any proceeding regarding a criminal act, a victim or key witness has the right to be provided, upon request, with a waiting area separate from other witnesses.  (c) When the threat of harassment, intimidation or retribution cannot be avoided, the court shall take appropriate measures to protect the victim or key witness.  (d) Law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys shall provide information regarding law enforcement measures available to protect victims and key witnesses.
WY Stat § 1-40-206 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-206 - Victims of Crime; Present in Court.

1-40-206. Victims of crime; present in court.| Unless the court for good cause shown shall find to the contrary, the victim, the victim's designee or both shall have the right to be present at all trial proceedings which may be attended by the defendant.
WY Stat § 1-40-207 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-207 - Victims; Timing of Trial of Accused.

1-40-207. Victims; timing of trial of accused.| (a) The court shall consider the victim's interest and circumstances when setting any date for trial or in granting or denying continuances.  (b) Nothing in this section shall infringe upon any rights of the accused in a criminal case or inhibit the ability of the prosecution and defense from entering into any agreement as to trial setting or negotiated disposition of any charge or charges pending against the defendant.
WY Stat § 1-40-208 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-208 - Prompt Return of Property; Photographs in Lieu of Property.

1-40-208. Prompt return of property; photographs in lieu of property.| (a) Victims and witnesses have the right to have any personal property, which is not contraband, promptly returned and any real estate, subject to declaration as uninhabitable under W.S. 35-9-156(d), released to the control of the real estate owner, provided it does not interfere with prosecution, trial or appellate review of the case.  (b) Criminal justice agencies shall work together to expedite the return of property, which is not contraband, when it is no longer needed. Prosecuting attorneys shall promptly notify law enforcement agencies when evidence is no longer needed. The prosecuting attorney shall notify the attorneys for the defendants of the intention to return the property twenty (20) days prior to its return to enable the defendants to seek relief from the court. No notice is required in the absence of a known suspect or defendant unless otherwise ordered by the court. No later than sixty (60) days after the property is taken as evidence, the prosecuting attorney shall make an initial determination whether to expedite the return of property to the victim or witness. The prosecuting attorney in exercising discretion to expedite the return of property shall consider whether:  (i) Photographs of the property would be admissible as evidence in lieu of the property;  (ii) Submitting the photographs into evidence in lieu of the property will substantially prejudice any criminal proceeding;  (iii) The property is required for evidentiary analysis; and  (iv) Ownership of the property is disputed.  (c) The trial court exercising jurisdiction over a criminal proceeding shall, if requested, enter appropriate orders to preserve the property for evidentiary analysis or use, or return the property to the victim or witness as appropriate.
WY Stat § 1-40-209 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-209 - Victims and Witnesses Have a Right to Preservation of Employment.

1-40-209. Victims and witnesses have a right to preservation of employment.| (a) A victim or witness who responds to a subpoena from either the prosecution or defense in a criminal case during working hours shall not suffer any change in terms of employment solely because of the act of responding to a subpoena.  (b) A victim or witness, upon request, shall be assisted by law enforcement agencies, the prosecuting attorney or defense attorney in informing an employer that the need for victim or witness cooperation may necessitate the absence of the victim or witness from work.  (c) A victim or witness, who as a direct result of a criminal act or of cooperation with law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorney or defense attorney, experiences financial hardship, shall be assisted by those agencies, the prosecuting attorney or defense attorney in explaining to employers and creditors the reasons for that financial hardship.
WY Stat § 1-40-210 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 2 - Victim and Witness Bill of Rights|Section 1-40-210 - No Civil Liability Created; Testimony Inadmissible; No Relief by Appeal.

1-40-210. No civil liability created; testimony inadmissible; no relief by appeal.| (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to create any civil cause of action for monetary damages against any person nor shall it constitute grounds for any claim or motion raised by either the state or defendant in any proceedings.  (b) Testimony or argument regarding the compliance or noncompliance with this act is inadmissible in any criminal trial.  (c) The failure of a victim, designee or any criminal justice agency personnel to exercise or enforce any right granted by the provisions of this act shall not be grounds for relief during proceedings or for any appeal of a conviction by a defendant or grounds for any court to set aside, reverse or remand a criminal conviction.
WY Stat § 1-40-301 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-301 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime.

1-40-301. Compensation from benefits of crime.| The legislature finds that the state has a compelling interest in preventing any person who is convicted of a criminal act from profiting from the criminal act and in recompensing victims of the criminal act. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to provide a mechanism whereby any profits from a criminal act that are received by the person convicted of the criminal act are available as restitution to the victims of the criminal act.
WY Stat § 1-40-302 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-302 - Definitions.

1-40-302. Definitions.| (a) As used in this article:  (i) Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 81, § 3.  (ii) "Criminal act" means a conviction of an offense as defined by W.S. 1-40-202(a)(i);  (iii) "Escrow account" means an account created under W.S. 1-40-303(a);  (iv) "Profits from the crime" means:  (A) Any property obtained through or income generated from the commission of the criminal act of which the defendant was convicted;  (B) Any property obtained by or income generated from the sale, conversion or exchange of proceeds of the criminal act of which the defendant was convicted, including any gain realized by the sale, conversion or exchange; and  (C) Any property that the defendant obtained or income generated as a result of having committed the criminal act of which the defendant was convicted, including any assets obtained through the use of unique knowledge obtained during the commission of, or in preparation for the commission of, the criminal act, as well as any property obtained by or income generated from the sale, conversion or exchange of such property and any gain realized by such sale, conversion or exchange.  (v) "Victim" means as defined by W.S. 1-40-202(a)(ii);  (vi) "Division" means the victim services division within the office of the attorney general, created by W.S. 9-1-636.
WY Stat § 1-40-303 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-303 - Distribution of Profits From Crime.

1-40-303. Distribution of profits from crime.| (a) Any person who contracts with a defendant convicted of a criminal act in this state, or the defendant's representative or assignee, for payment of any profits from the criminal act of which the defendant is convicted shall pay to the division any money that would otherwise by terms of the contract be paid to the defendant or the defendant's representatives or assignees. The division shall deposit the money in an escrow account for the benefit of any victim of the criminal act of which the defendant was convicted.  (b) Notwithstanding any other applicable statute of limitations, any person who is a victim of the criminal act from which a defendant receives profits under subsection (a) of this section may, within five (5) years of the establishment of the escrow account:  (i) Enforce any order of restitution entered against the defendant against the monies on deposit in the escrow account; or  (ii) Bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover a judgment against the defendant or the defendant's representatives or designees and enforce the judgment against monies on deposit in the escrow account.  (c) Upon establishing an escrow account pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the division shall notify, at their last known address, all known victims of the criminal act of the establishment of the escrow account. The notice shall specify the existence of the escrow account, the amount on deposit and the victim's right to execute an order of restitution or bring a civil action to recover against the monies in the escrow account within five (5) years of the date the escrow account is established.  (d) The attorney general is authorized to bring any action necessary to enforce subsection (a) of this section. If the attorney general prevails in an action under this subsection, the court shall order the payment from the monies recovered to the attorney general of reasonable costs and attorney's fees.
WY Stat § 1-40-304 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-304 - Notification of Division.

1-40-304. Notification of division.| It shall be the responsibility of the victim, the victim's attorney, or the victim's representative to notify the division of the filing of any civil action under W.S. 1-40-303(b)(ii).
WY Stat § 1-40-305 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-305 - Disbursal of Compensation; More Than One Claim.

1-40-305. Disbursal of compensation; more than one claim.| (a) The division shall not disburse any compensation from the escrow account until the later of:  (i) Five (5) years after the escrow account is established; or  (ii) The date all civil actions of which the division has actual knowledge and that are filed within the five (5) year period provided by W.S. 1-40-303(b)(ii) have been settled or reduced to judgment.  (b) If more than one (1) claim against the monies in escrow is filed pursuant to W.S. 1-40-303(b)(i) or (ii), the division shall disburse payments from the escrow account on a pro rata basis.
WY Stat § 1-40-306 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-306 - Actions Null and Void.

1-40-306. Actions null and void.| Any action taken by a defendant who is convicted of a criminal act or who enters a plea of guilty, whether by way of the execution of a power of attorney, the creation of corporate entities or any other action, to defeat the purpose of this article shall be null and void as against the public policy of this state.
WY Stat § 1-40-307 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-307 - Interest on Monies in Escrow Account.

1-40-307. Interest on monies in escrow account.| Interest earned on the monies deposited in an escrow account shall accrue to the benefit of the payees of the account.
WY Stat § 1-40-308 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation|Article 3 - Compensation From Benefits of Crime|Section 1-40-308 - Disbursal of Unclaimed Funds.

1-40-308. Disbursal of unclaimed funds.| (a) Any unclaimed funds remaining in an escrow account after the disbursal period provided by W.S. 1-40-305(a) shall be forfeited and paid over to the crime victims compensation account created by W.S. 1-40-114 in accordance with this section.  (b) If any unclaimed funds remain in an escrow account after the disbursal period provided by W.S. 1-40-305(a), the division shall seek an order in district court to show cause why the funds should not be forfeited. Notice to the defendant and proceedings on the order to show cause shall be according to the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, provided notice by publication shall be once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks. The trial of the issues shall be by the court.  (c) On final hearing the order to show cause shall be taken as prima facie evidence that the funds constitute profits from the crime and is sufficient for a judgment of forfeiture in the absence of other proof.  (d) In disputed cases the burden shall be upon the division to show that there is a reasonable basis for believing that the funds constitute profits from the crime.  (e) The proceedings and judgment of forfeiture shall be in rem and shall be primarily against the property itself.  (f) Upon the entry of a judgment of forfeiture the court shall order the funds paid over to the crime victims compensation account created by W.S. 1-40-114.
WY Stat § 1-42-201 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 42 - Local Government Insurance Program|Article 2 - Local Government Self-Insurance Program - Local Administration|Section 1-42-201 - Definitions.

1-42-201. Definitions.| (a) As used in this act:  (i) "Board" means the local government self-insurance program joint powers board formed pursuant to this act;  (ii) "Eligible senior citizen center" means a private, nonprofit corporation which is providing the services to senior citizens under W.S. 18-2-105 in a geographical area which is not otherwise served by a senior citizen center which participates in the local government self-insurance program;  (iii) "Final judgment" means any judgment for monetary damages after all appropriate appeals from the judgment have been exhausted or after the time has expired when appeals may be taken;  (iv) "Local government" means as defined by W.S. 1-39-103(a)(ii) and includes eligible senior citizen centers;  (v) "Local government self-insurance program" or "program" means the program created by this act;  (vi) "Public employee" means any officer, employee or servant of a local government including elected or appointed officials and persons acting on behalf or in service of the local government in any official capacity, whether with or without compensation, including individuals engaged in search and rescue operations under the coordination of a county sheriff pursuant to W.S. 18-3-609(a)(iii). "Public employee":  (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, does not include an independent contractor, peace officer or a judicial officer exercising the authority vested in him;  (B) Includes contract physicians, physician assistants, nurses, optometrists and dentists in the course of providing contract services for county jails.  (vii) "Scope of duties" means performing any duties which a local government requests, requires or authorizes a public employee to perform, regardless of the time and place of performance;  (viii) "This act" means W.S. 1-42-201 through 1-42-206.
WY Stat § 1-42-203 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 42 - Local Government Insurance Program|Article 2 - Local Government Self-Insurance Program - Local Administration|Section 1-42-203 - Self-Insurance Program Board; Powers and Duties.

1-42-203. Self-insurance program board; powers and duties.| (a) The board shall:  (i) Administer the program;  (ii) Provide legal services for the defense of claims covered by this act;  (iii) Procure insurance, including reinsurance, purchase loss prevention, actuarial and other professional services as required by the board;  (iv) Establish assessments as necessary to operate the program on an actuarially sound basis. Assessments shall be computed to provide for:  (A) Expenditures authorized under this act; and  (B) Stabilization charges to develop adequate reserves.  (v) Apportion and collect assessments from each participating local government;  (vi) Establish deductibles or retentions as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the program; and  (vii) Adopt rules governing the administration of the program.  (b) The board may deny a local government participation in or may terminate a participant from the program for a failure to pay the assessments required under this act.
WY Stat § 1-42-204 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 42 - Local Government Insurance Program|Article 2 - Local Government Self-Insurance Program - Local Administration|Section 1-42-204 - Claims Procedures; Compromise or Settlement of Claims; No Extension of Liability.

1-42-204. Claims procedures; compromise or settlement of claims; no extension of liability.| (a) Nothing in this act shall be deemed to obviate the necessity of compliance with W.S. 1-39-113 by any claimant.  (b) Any claim covered under this act may be compromised or settled according to the rules of the board. The provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act are not applicable to the payment or settlement of claims. Any person or party adversely affected in compromising or settling a claim shall pursue his remedy in district court pursuant to the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure. The board has no liability, and no cause of action exists against the board for failure to settle a claim.  (c) Self insurance provided under this act shall not be considered a purchase of insurance coverage and shall not be deemed an increase of the limits of liability under W.S. 1-39-118(b).
WY Stat § 1-42-205 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 42 - Local Government Insurance Program|Article 2 - Local Government Self-Insurance Program - Local Administration|Section 1-42-205 - Local Government Insurance Program Not Subject to Insurance Laws.

1-42-205. Local government insurance program not subject to insurance laws.| Nothing in this act shall be construed as subjecting the local government insurance account to the laws of the state regulating insurance or insurance companies.
WY Stat § 1-42-206 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure|Chapter 42 - Local Government Insurance Program|Article 2 - Local Government Self-Insurance Program - Local Administration|Section 1-42-206 - Confidential Information.

1-42-206. Confidential information.| The claim files maintained by the board shall be considered privileged and confidential and shall be for the use of the board only.