Albany County Court Records

Albany County court records are documents or information collected, received, or maintained by the Clerk of Court regarding a judicial proceeding or court administration. These records contain case number, status and type, party name(s), attorney's name, filing date, document description, and docket entry type. Individuals request court records from the Albany Clerk of Court's Office for various legal, professional, personal, and legal reasons. For example, lawyers can request court records for evidence or case-related information, while companies seek court records to assess risks related to potential partners or competitors.

Are Court Records Public in Albany County?

Yes. The Wyoming Public Records Act and Rules Governing Access to Court Records ensure court records are available for public access in Albany County courts during regular business hours. These courts must respond to court record requests within a reasonable time. However, some Albany County court records are prohibited from being accessed by the public. This includes:

• Medical records
• Grand jury records
• Genetic testing information
• Attorney discipline records
• Mediation proceeding records
• Motor vehicle accident reports
• Involuntary commitment records
• Presentence investigation reports
• Probation counselor case records
• Parentage adjudication information
• Child abuse and neglect information
• Criminal history record information
• Sex offender registration information
• Mental health and counseling records
• Crime victim's compensation application
• Guardianships and conservatorships records
• Adoption and confidential intermediary records
• Records related to juvenile justice proceedings
• Court-supervised treatment program information
• Trial juror addresses, qualification forms, and questionnaires

Albany County Court Records Search

The most common ways of finding court records in Albany County are:

• In person at the courthouse
• Online through third-party sites

Albany County Courts

Albany County Court has trial courts of limited and general jurisdictions. Courts of limited jurisdiction comprise Circuit and Municipal Courts, while the court of general jurisdiction is the District Court. These courts are located at the following addresses:

Albany County Courthouse
525 Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: (307) 721-2508 (District Court)
(307) 742-5747 (Circuit Court)
Fax: (307) 721-2520 (District Court)
(307) 742-5610 (Circuit Court)
Email: slam@co.albany.wy.us (District Court)

Laramie Municipal Court
406 Ivinson Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: (307) 721-5205
Fax: (307) 721-5352

Albany County Criminal and Civil Records

Record seekers can find criminal and civil court records at the Albany County District and Circuit Courts. The District Court hears explicitly felony criminal and civil cases over $50,000, while the Circuit Court hears misdemeanors and civil cases below $50,000. Copies of these cases are available in person at the Albany Clerk of Court's Office. Customers can visit the office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The record staff will give them a form to complete to process the request. A fee would be required to obtain copies of criminal and civil records.

On the other hand, criminal history information generated by law enforcement agencies can be obtained by querying these offices at county or state levels. This encompasses Albany county arrest records and reports, warrants and details pertaining to an individual’s criminal involvement within county limits.

Albany County Marriage and Divorce Records

Wyoming law mandates the Clerk's Office to provide couples with certified copies of Albany County marriage records. They have to complete the Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate Form and mail it along with the fee of $5.25 per copy in money order or personal check to:

Albany County Clerk
525 Grand Avenue
Suite 202
Laramie, WY 82070

The Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services issues official Albany County marriage and divorce records to the couple or divorce parties and their lawyers. The fee for copies of records is $25 per copy, payable by money orders or a bank-personalized check. Applicants can mail a Request For Certified Copy of a Wyoming Vital Record Form with the appropriate fee to the office to obtain record copies.

Albany County Birth Records and Death Records

Albany County vital records include birth and death data and are deemed confidential. Birth records are added to Albany County public records after 100 years and death records after 50 years. The Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services provides official copies of confidential vital records to the following individuals:

• Registrant (if 18 years of age) (only for Albany County birth records)
• Either parent named on the Albany County birth certificate
• Legal guardian with Court Ordered Guardianship papers
• Immediate family members like spouse or child (death certificates)
• The decedent's bank, executors of the estate, or insurance company
• The lawyer representing the registrant, parent(s) or other immediate family members

The Vital Statistics Services Office only accepts birth and death certificate requests by mail. The fee for obtaining copies of certificates is $25 per copy, and additional copies of death certificates cost $20 each. However, a search fee of $35 for every five years searched applies when a date is unknown. Customers can send a Request For Certified Copy of a Wyoming Vital Record Form along with the fee in Money orders or a bank-personalized check to:

Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Avenue
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002

The Office processes certified copies of birth and death records within three to five working days. Individuals can obtain uncertified copies of records at the Wyoming State Archives.

Albany County Property Records

Albany County property record custodians are happy to provide members of the public with records on file about any property in the county. Customers can visit the Assessor, Treasurer, and County Clerk's Office from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to obtain copies of property records. Photocopies of property records cost $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.25 per document. Full-size copies of plats and surveys (24 "x36") cost $5.00 each. These record custodians also have online portals where individuals can view property records. For example:

• The Albany County Clerk's Office runs two websites (ArcaSearch and iDocMarket) on which users can find recorded documents from October 1997.
• The Assessor's Office has an Online Ownership Map where residents can find property records using a PIDN, name, or address without charges.
• The Treasurer's Office has a Web Tax portal where individuals can find property tax information for free. The search criteria are property tax ID, owner name, property address, or geocode.

Albany County Court Records Online

Albany residents can find court records on Wyomingcourtrecords.us and other third-party platforms. Users must utilize search options like name, case number, or location to locate a record. Most third-party sites offer free initial searches of court records, but inquirers will be charged a subscription fee to access comprehensive reports. Since they typically operate independently of official government agencies, the information retrieved from them should be verified for accuracy.