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Wyoming Judicial Council

The Wyoming Judicial Council is the governing body of the Wyoming Judicial Branch. The Wyoming Judicial Council exercises general superintending control over the Judicial Branch for administrative, policy making, and planning purposes.

The Wyoming Judicial Council is the governing body of the Wyoming Judicial Branch.

Pursuant to the Wyoming Constitution, the Order of the Wyoming Supreme Court and the resolution of the Wyoming District Courts, the Wyoming Judicial Council will exercise general superintending control over the Judicial Branch for administrative, policy making, and planning purposes.

Contact Information:
Elisa Butler
State Court Administrator
2301 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Phone: 307.777.7238
Email: ebutler@courts.state.wy.us

Wyoming Judicial Council Rules and Procedures

Wyoming Judicial Council Committees

The Wyoming Judicial Council is the governing body of the Wyoming Judicial Branch. The Wyoming Judicial Council sets policies and rules for the Judiciary, exercises administrative supervision over the courts in the state, and promulgates rules of practice and procedure for all courts.

Access to Justice Commission

The purpose of the Access to Justice Commission is to assist the Wyoming Judicial Council in furthering access to justice initiatives identified in the Wyoming Judicial Branch strategic plan.

Order Restructuring the Access to Justice Commission
Purpose and Structure of the Access to Justice Commission

Committee Staff
Ruth Critchfield, Judicial Assistant to Justice Gray

Phone: 307.777.7557
Email: rcritchfield@courts.state.wy.us

NameTitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Kari Gray, ChairpersonJustice2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200212/31/2026
Hon. Bobbi D. OverfieldDistrict Court JudgeP.O. Box 408Worland, WY 8240112/31/2025
Hon. Nichole CollierCircuit Court Judge115 N. Center, Ste. 400Capser, WY 8260112/31/2027
James WhitingWyoming State Bar President277 St., Ste. 3Lander, WY 8252009/19/2025
Jennifer BeestonChief Circuit Court Clerk525 Grand Avenue, Room 400Laramie, WY 8207012/31/2026
Walter F. EggersAttorneyP.O. Box 1347Cheyenne, WY 8200312/31/2027
Devon O’ConnellAttorneyP.O. Box 1285Cheyenne, WY 8200312/31/2025
Janet K. MontgomeryDistrict Court ClerkP.O. Box 764Pinedale, WY 8294112/31/2027
Jared OlsenSenatorP.O. Box 4333Cheyenne, WY 8200312/31/2027
Joe WebbRepresentativeP.O. Box 1224Lyman, WY 8293712/31/2027
Dona PlaytonAttorneyCollege of Law, Dept. 3010, 1000 East University AvenueLaramie, WY 8207112/31/2025
Mackenzie WilliamsAttorney109 State CapitolCheyenne, WY 8200212/31/2026

 

Behavioral Health Committee

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Committee is to review and recommend priorities of the Wyoming Judicial Council in the area of behavioral health to the Wyoming Judicial Council.

Order Creating the Behavioral Health Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Behavioral Health Committee

Committee Staff
Kurt Zunker, Behavioral Health Services Manager
Phone: 307.777.7575
Email: kzunker@courts.state.wy.us

NameTitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Matthew F.G. Castano, ChairpersonDistrict Court Judge500 South Gillette Avenue, Suite 2400Gillette, WY 8271606/30/2026
Hon. John G. FennJustice2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2026
Hon. James KasteDistrict Court JudgeP.O. Box 2077Evanston, WY 8293106/30/2028
Hon. Jefferson CoombsCircuit Court Judge450 North 2nd Street, Room 230Lander, WY 8252006/30/2026
Hon. Paul S. PhillipsCircuit Court Judge500 South Gillette Avenue, Suite 2200Gillette, WY 8271706/30/2028

Circuit Court Audit Committee

The purpose of the Circuit Court Audit Committee is to provide support, guidance and consultation to the Administrative Office of the Court’s internal audit function to provide for the proper and uniform accounting of all money received and disbursed by circuit courts. The Committee also provides consultation on required court processes to be audited and on the discretionary processes in the circuit courts.

Order Creating the Circuit Court Audit Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Circuit Court Audit Committee

Committee Staff
Claire Smith, Deputy Administrator/Chief Fiscal Officer
Phone: 307.777.7502
Email: csmith@courts.state.wy.us

Cecilia Toomey, Internal Auditor
Phone: 307.777.7581
Email: ctoomey@courts.state.wy.us

NameTitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Craig L. Jones, ChairpersonCircuit Court Judge50140C US Hwy 191 South, Suite 200Rock Springs, WY 8290106/30/2026
Hon. Kari GrayJustice2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2026
Hon. Nichole CollierCircuit Court Judge115 North Center, Suite 400Casper, WY 8260106/30/2028
Hon. Edward G. LuhmCircuit Court JudgeP.O. Box 927Worland, WY 8240106/30/2027
Heather EastinChief Circuit Court Clerk115 North Center Street, Suite 400Casper, WY 8260106/30/2026
Sonia LoyaChief Circuit Court ClerkP.O. Box 980Torrington, WY 8224006/30/2028
Elisa Butler (non-voting member)State Court Administrator2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 82002Continuous

Education Committee

The Education Committee identifies and develops educational opportunities for Wyoming’s judiciary. The purpose of the committee is to help develop and implement an education program that focuses on continuous and career-long development of judicial officers and Judicial Branch staff.

Order Creating the Education Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Education Committee

Committee Staff
Brenda Reedy, Chief Human Resources & Education Officer
Phone: 307.777.7629
Email: breedy@courts.state.wy.us

NameTitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Bobbi Overfield, ChairpersonDistrict Court JudgeP.O. Box 408Worland, WY 8240106/30/2028
Hon. Bridget HillJustice2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2026
Hon. Benjamin KirvenDistrict Court Judge620 West Fetterman Street, Suite 234Buffalo, WY 8283406/30/2026
Hon. Kate G. McKayDistrict Court Judge450 North 2nd StreetLander, WY 8252006/30/2026
Hon. Sheryl BuntingCircuit Court Judge224 South Main Street, Suite B7Sheridan, WY 8260106/30/2028
Hon. Lynda BushCircuit Court Judge309 ClevelandSundance, WY 8272906/30/2026
Hon. John LaBudaCircuit Court JudgeP.O. Box 1796Pinedale, WY 8294106/30/2026

Equal Justice Wyoming Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Equal Justice Wyoming Advisory Committee is to respond to requests from the Wyoming Judicial Council to promote and improve access to justice throughout Wyoming.

Order Restructuring the Equal Justice Wyoming Advisory Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Equal Justice Wyoming Advisory Committee

Committee Staff
Angie Dorsch, Equal Justice Wyoming Program Manager
Phone: 307.777.8385
Email: adorsch@courts.state.wy.us

NameAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Cathy Duncil, Co-chairP.O. Box 109Cheyenne, WY 8200306/30/2026
Kathryn E. Hogarty, Co-chair217 South 1st StreetLaramie, WY 8207106/30/2026
Hon. Robin S. Cooley309 W. 20th StreetCheyenne, WY 8200106/30/2026
Hon. Daniel M. Stebner1160 Major Ave., Ste. 100Riverton, WY 8250106/30/2026
Daniel Burnside109 State CapitolCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2025
Stuart R. DayP.O. Box 10700Casper, WY 8260206/30/2025
Walter F. Eggers IIIP.O. Box 1347Cheyenne, WY 8200306/30/2025
Jennifer KirkP.O. Box 647Basin, WY 8241006/30/2025
Erik OblasserP.O. Box 1147Laramie, WY 8207306/30/2025
Tawnya PlumbCollege of Law, Dept. 3036 E. University Ave.Laramie, WY 8207106/30/2026
Elisa Butler, Ex-Officio2301 Capitol Ave.Cheyenne, WY 82002
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Forms Committee

The purpose of the Forms Committee is to review, revise, and maintain court approved forms for the Wyoming Judicial Branch.

Order Creating the Forms Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Forms Committee

Committee Staff 
Leora Hoshall, EJW Program Analyst
Phone: 307.777.8384
Email: lhoshall@courts.state.wy.us

TitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. S. Joseph Darrah, ChairpersonCircuit Court Judge1002 Sheridan Ave., Room 206Cody, WY 8241406/30/2026
Hon. Nathaniel HibbenDistrict Court Judge309 West 20th Street, Suite 3300Cheyenne, WY 8200106/30/2028
Hon. Misha E. WestbyDistrict Court Judge525 Grand Ave., Suite 303Laramie, WY 8207006/30/2026
Hon. Nichole R. CollierCircuit Court Judge115 N. Center St., Suite 400Casper, WY 8260106/30/2028
Pamela MerchenClerk of District CourtP.O. Box 817Gillette, WY 8271606/30/2028
Katerie DriskillChief Circuit Court Clerk620 West Fetterman Street, Suite 108Buffalo, WY 8283406/30/2028
Mackenzie WilliamsAttorney109 State CapitolCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2028
Erik OblasserAttorneyP.O. Box 1147Laramie, WY 8207306/30/2028
Ms. Angie Dorsch (non-voting member)Executive Director of Equal Justice Wyoming2300 Capitol Ave.Cheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2026

Human Resources Committee

The purpose of the Human Resources Committee is to review the Human Resources needs of the Wyoming Judicial Branch and develop recommended strategies and policies for the Wyoming Judicial Council to address those needs, including but not limited to employee compensation, job classification, recruitment and management, development, engagement, and retention.

Order Creating the Human Resources Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Human Resources Committee

Committee Staff
Claire Smith, Deputy Administrator/Chief Fiscal Officer
Phone: 307.777.7502
Email: csmith@courts.state.wy.us

Brenda Reedy, Chief Human Resources & Education Officer
Phone: 307.777.7629
Email: breedy@courts.state.wy.us

NameTitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Sean C. Chambers, ChairpersonCircuit Court Judge309 West 20th Street, Room 2300Cheyenne, WY 8200106/30/2025
Hon. Kate M. FoxChief Justice2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2025
Hon. Peter H. FroelicherDistrict Court Judge309 West 20th Street, Suite 3300Cheyenne, WY 8200106/30/2026
Hon. Suzannah G. RobinsonDistrict Court JudgeP.O. Box 430Green River, WY 8293506/30/2025
Hon. Jefferson CoombsCircuit Court Judge450 North 2nd Street, Room 230Lander, WY 8252006/30/2026

Legislative Relations Committee

The purpose of the Legislative Relations Committee is to review and recommend legislative priorities to the Wyoming Judicial Council ensuring a coordinated approach to the Branch’s message to the Legislature. The Committee members will act as representatives for the Branch in legislative meetings, and will assist in communicating legislation of interest to the Judiciary back to the Committee members’ respective conferences to receive input and feedback.

Order Creating the Legislative Relations Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Legislative Relations Committee

Committee Staff
Elisa Butler, State Court Administrator
Phone: 307.777.7238
Email: ebutler@courts.state.wy.us

NameTitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Lynne Boomgaarden, ChairpersonChief Justice2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2027
Hon. Matthew F.G. CastanoDistrict Court Judge500 South Gillette Avenue, Suite 2400Gillette, WY 8271606/30/2027
Hon. Jason M. ConderDistrict Court Judge450 North 2nd Street, Room 260Lander, WY 8252006/30/2026
Hon. Robert SanfordCircuit Court Judge525 Grand Avenue, Room 400Laramie, WY 8207006/30/2026
Hon. Kevin D. TaheriCircuit Court Judge115 North Center Street, Suite 400Casper, WY 8260106/30/2027

Technology Committee

The purpose of the Technology Committee is to make recommendations to the Wyoming Judicial Council concerning the Technology policies, needs, and vision of the Wyoming Judicial Branch. The Technology Committee will further the Wyoming Judicial Branch strategic plan and will consider the following areas as it makes recommendations to the Wyoming Judicial Council, though the exclusion of a topic area from the list does not preclude the Technology Committee from addressing a topic if it falls within the general purpose of the Committee as defined herein.

  • Hardware/Software Standard
  • Network Security
  • Courtroom Technology
  • Training
  • Funding and Resources for Technology now and in the future:
    • Court Navigator Program
    • Self-represented Litigant Forms
  • Court Applications, including:
    • Case Management Systems
    • Filing Systems (including eCitations)
    • Public Access Systems
    • Jury Management Systems

Order Creating the Technology Committee
Purpose and Structure of the Technology Committee

Committee Staff
Heather Kenworthy, Chief Applications Officer
Phone: 307.777.7652
Email: hkenworthy@courts.state.wy.us

Nate Goddard, Chief Technology Officer
Phone: 307.777.6130
Email: ngoddard@courts.state.wy.us

NameTitleAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Bridget Hill, ChairpersonJustice2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2028
Hon. Joshua C. EamesDistrict Court Judge115 North Center Street, Suite 200Casper, WY 8260106/30/2026
Hon. Timothy J. ForwoodCircuit Court Judge309 West 20th StreetCheyenne, WY 8200106/30/2027
Nichole LymanClerk of District CourtP.O. Box 927Worland, WY 8240106/30/2026
Amanda SanchezChief Circuit Court Clerk450 North 2nd Street, Room 235Lander, WY 8252006/30/2028

Agendas and Minutes

The Wyoming Judicial Council is committed to transparency and accountability in its decision-making process. This section provides access to meeting agendas and minutes, ensuring that the public and stakeholders stay informed about discussions and decisions that impact the judicial system.

Wyoming Judicial Council Committee Members

NameTitleCourtAddressCity, State ZipTerm Expiration
Hon. Lynne Boomgaarden, ChairpersonChief JusticeWyoming Supreme Court2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 82002
Hon. Kari GrayJusticeWyoming Supreme Court2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2026
Hon. Robert C. JaroshJusticeWyoming Supreme Court2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 8200206/30/2027
Hon. Scott PeasleyDistrict Court Judge8th Judicial DistrictP.O. Box 189Douglas, WY 8263306/30/2028
Hon. Joseph B. BluemelDistrict Court Judge3rd Judicial District925 Sage AvenueKemmerer, WY 8310106/30/2027
Hon. Dawnessa SnyderDistrict Court Judge2nd Judicial District415 West Pine Street, Suite 201Rawlins, WY 8230106/30/2026
Hon. Sean ChambersCircuit Court Judge1st Judicial District309 West 20th Street, Room 2300Cheyenne, WY 8200106/30/2027
Hon. Susan StipeCircuit Court Judge2nd Judicial District415 West Pine Street, Suite 235Rawlins, WY 8230106/30/2028
Hon. John ProkosCircuit Court Judge3rd Judicial District50140C US Hwy 191 South, Suite 200Rock Springs, WY 8290106/30/2026
Elisa Butler, Executive Secretary to the CouncilState Court AdministratorWyoming Supreme CourtSupreme Court Building, 2301 Capitol AvenueCheyenne, WY 82002

Judicial Council Documents

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