The Wyoming Judicial Branch has learned that scammers are contacting court users, posing as court officials, and asking for money to pay their bond through payment apps. No court in Wyoming will contact you requesting money. If you receive a payment request, call your local court immediately and ask about any outstanding payments.
Find a CourtThe Wyoming Judicial Branch has been notified of a cybersecurity breach involving West Publishing Corporation and the court management systems in the Supreme Court and district courts. Resources and frequently asked questions are available.
Learn moreCourt navigators are trained professionals who help people understand legal procedures, find resources, and navigate the court system. They provide assistance with various tasks, such as filling out forms and connecting with legal aid. Court navigators play a vital role in improving access to justice.
The goal of the Court Navigator Pilot Project is to provide increased access to justice for self-represented litigants. The role of the court navigator will be to provide guidance for self-represented litigants to help navigate the court system. Court navigators will assist with:
Court navigators will be providing assistance both in-person and remotely.
Initially, the court navigator will provide assistance in three case categories:
Court navigators will be provided with appropriate education and resources to assist self-represented litigants. They will also be supervised and supported by the Wyoming Judicial Branch Administrative Office of the Courts.
Court navigators are available during scheduled times, either in person at the courthouse or remotely via Microsoft Teams. Court navigators are currently available remotely in Natrona, Uinta, Lincoln, Carbon, Fremont, and Albany counties, and in-person in Natrona County.
Monday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Please utilize the following link to schedule a remote meeting via Microsoft Teams with a court navigator. Upon scheduling the meeting, you will receive an invitation via the email address you provide.
Townsend Justice Center 115 North Center Street Casper, WY 82601
Wednesday – 8:30am-11:45am
Friday – 9:00am-11:45am
Walk-ins are welcome during the court navigator’s in-person hours at the courthouse.
<p>Currently, court navigators are available to assist with cases involving protection orders (related to domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault), forcible entry and detainer (eviction), and domestic relations matters including divorce, custody, and support.</p>
At present, the Court Navigator Program is in its pilot stage, offering services exclusively for cases within the Albany, Carbon, Fremont, Lincoln, Natrona, and Uinta County District and Circuit Courts. The Wyoming Judicial Branch aspires to broaden the scope of the court navigator’s services in the near future, extending assistance to a wider range of jurisdictions across the state.
Currently, court navigators are available to assist with cases involving protection orders (related to domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault), forcible entry and detainer (eviction), and domestic relations matters including divorce, custody, and support.
Equal Justice Wyoming is a state funded civil legal services program working with Wyoming legal aid providers and community organizations to help people with limited income find help for their legal problems.
The Wyoming Judicial Branch website has several self-help forms available for self- represented litigants.
The Wyoming Judicial Branch and the Wyoming Judicial Council are committed to ensuring equal access and comprehensive participation in court programs, services, and activities for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request an ADA Modification, please consult the Wyoming Judicial Branch ADA page for assistance.
Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc., is a federally funded, non-profit law firm providing legal assistance to low-income individuals living in Wyoming. Legal Aid provides representation in many, though not all, types of civil cases. Legal Aid of Wyoming cannot represent defendants in criminal cases.
If you require either a spoken or sign language interpreter for your court appearance, please consult the Wyoming Judicial Branch Court Interpreters page for assistance.
Equal Justice Wyoming offers valuable resources explaining limited scope representation and provides resources to help individuals find limited scope representation.
The National Center for State Courts provides a collection of informative videos covering essential topics such as legal advice versus legal information, navigating the court system without a lawyer, Legal Language 101, distinctions between civil and criminal cases, and understanding common procedural terms.
Learn more about the National Domestic Violence Hotline
A directory of Wyoming Child Support Services available across the state: https://childsupport.wyo.gov/locations/
Learn more about the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Learn more about the Wyoming Division of Victim’s Services
If you need help establishing paternity (finding out who the father of your child is), setting up a child support order, collecting on an existing child support order, modifying a child support order or locating a parent, the Wyoming Child Support Program can help.
Wyoming Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state.
The Wyoming State Bar offers referral services to assist you in finding a lawyer tailored to your specific needs.
The Modest Means Program (MMP) is a reduced fee referral program. The MMP will help fill the gap by making legal services accessible to lower and moderate income people who are ineligible for legal aid.
Nicole Hatfield
Circuit Court Services Advisor
2301 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307.274.1200
Email: courtnavigator@courts.state.wy.us
