Wyoming Inmate Search

Wyoming Inmate records are official documents that contain information about persons incarcerated in correctional facilities. This includes state prisons, correctional and boot camps, and county and city jails. Typically, the data held in these records includes:

• The inmate’s full name and nicknames
• Registration number
• Conviction information
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Mugshots
• Booking information, such as time and location
• Potential release date
• Bail/bond conditions

Under the Wyoming Public Records Act, members of the public may access public information on inmates held in prisons and jails in the state. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is the single repository for inmate records incarcerated in state-owned facilities. The WDOC provides access to these records via an inmate search tool on its website. However, the WDOC occasionally seals inmate records or restricts access to records in response to a court order.

Inmate records for persons in county or city jails are held and provided by the sheriff’s office or police department supervising such local facilities. Generally, sheriff’s offices across Wyoming offer inmate lookup services on their websites.

Wyoming State Prisons

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) oversees five state-run adult facilities in Wyoming, plus three contracted community correction centers. Some of them include Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) in Newcastle, Wyoming Honor Farm (WHF) in Riverton, and Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington.

The largest men’s institution is Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP), a maximum-security facility in Rawlins with a capacity of approximately 750 inmates.

Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP)
2900 S. Higley Road / P.O. Box 400
Rawlins, WY 82301-0400
Phone: (307) 328-1441
Fax: (307) 328-7464

The Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC) in Lusk is the primary women's facility. Opened in 2010, it is a multi-custody campus housing up to 261 women, plus an additional 32-bed Intensive Treatment Unit.

Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC)
1000 West Griffith / P.O. Box 300
Lusk, WY 82225
Phone: (307) 334-3693
Fax: (307) 334-2254

How To Find An Inmate In Wyoming?

To find information about inmates currently incarcerated under the Wyoming Department of Corrections’ (WDOC) jurisdiction, requesters may use the Offender Locator tool on the WDOC website. Alternatively, they can call the Wyoming Department of Corrections Central Office at (307) 777–7208.

The search tool allows requesters to search the database using the following information:

• WDOC Inmate number
• First and last name
• Age
• Gender.

The database may include information on the prison location and parole eligibility. For inmate records of minors, contact the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

For inmates incarcerated in county or city jails, requesters are advised to contact the local sheriff’s office or the jail administrator for the inmate records. Most local jail administrators provide inmate information on their websites for public access. For example, requestors may find inmate records for persons incarcerated in Lincoln, Converse, and Natrona counties on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Converse County Sheriff’s Department, and Natrona County Sheriff’s Department websites, respectively.

How To Find A Federal Inmate In Wyoming?

Interested persons may use the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) online portal to locate an inmate in a federal facility within Wyoming. Users have the option to search the database using the inmate’s name and biodata, such as their gender, age, and race. Alternatively, users may search via the portal using an inmate’s registration number. Applicable registration numbers are:

• Bureau of Prison Registration number,
• D.C. Department of Corrections number,
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation number,
• The Immigration and Naturalization Services number

Generally, the BOP’s inmate management system does not hold information on individuals incarcerated before 1982. Records older than 1982 are maintained and provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Requesters may obtain older records from NARA by requesting via its contact page. Alternatively, inquirers may opt to send a written request by mail to the NARA. Ensure that the request contains all available information about the records sought, including the inmate’s full name, charge details, sentencing details, and other information. Send the request to:

The National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740–6001

Note: Archives may not contain inmate information for all years before 1982. Below are details for federal prisons and the years available for each one:

• Fort Smith, Arkansas (1866 - 1900)
• Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, California (1934 - 1963)
• United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas (1895—1931)
• Atlanta Federal Penitentiary (1902—1921)
• McNeil Island, Washington.

How Do I Find Inmate Records In Wyoming?

Persons interested in securing a Wyoming inmate record may print a copy of the information provided on the result page of the Wyoming Department of Corrections offender locator tool or call the WDOC central office at (307) 777–7208. The web result page offers basic information on the inmate in question. However, this printed copy may not suffice for legal representation as it is not certified.

Under its public records policy, the WDOC provides interested persons with certified copies of inmate records upon request. To obtain this record, requesters make a public records request on the WDOC website. Alternatively, send a written request to:

Dan Shannon
Deputy Director
Wyoming Department of Corrections
Suite 100
1934 Wyott Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Requestors may also email the director at dan.shannon@wyo.gov or contact the WDOC Public Information Office at (307) 777–5889. For further inquiries, requesters may contact WDOC at (307) 777–7208.

Note: The WDOC releasable information is limited to

• Name and other identifying information;
• Photograph and physical description;
• Any conviction for which the individual was committed to supervision or custody of the WDOC;
• Projected parole eligibility, release, and discharge dates;
• Current location of the individual’s supervision or custody;
• Date of release from supervision or custody.

Similarly, requestors may contact the administrator of any county or city jail in Wyoming to obtain an official copy of an inmate's record. For example, inmate records for persons held at the Lincoln County Jail may be obtained by filling out the request form on the website. Alternatively, call 307 877–2152(Kemmerer) or 307–885–4940 (Afton).

Records that are considered public may be accessible from some third-party websites. Operating independently of any federal, state, or local agency, such websites may simplify the search process as they are not limited by geographic location. In addition, third-party sites typically have search engines that can be used to filter specific or multiple records. To use third-party or government websites, interested parties may need to provide:

• The name of the person involved in the record, unless said person is a juvenile
• The location or assumed location of the record or person involved. This includes information such as the city, county, or state that the person resides in or was accused in

However, third-party sites are independent of government sources and are not sponsored by these agencies. Because of this, record availability cannot be guaranteed.

How To Put Money in Jail Inmates' Books in Wyoming?

Family and friends may send money to an inmate's trust or commissary account in a Wyoming detention facility. Requesters must be on the inmate’s approved visitation list to send money to an inmate in Wyoming.

The WDOC allows friends and family of inmates to send money through Ace Cash Express, Cash Pay Today, or Access Corrections by:

• Walk-In
• Internet
• Over the phone

Before sending money to an inmate, requesters need to provide the following:

• The Inmates Name
• The inmate's Identification Number
• The current location of the inmate

Walk-In

Friends and family members may deposit funds into an inmate’s account by walking into any Ace Cash Express or CashPayToday payment kiosk located in the facility. A flat fee of $5.95 is charged per transaction.

Internet

Requesters may make an online deposit to a Wyoming inmate’s account through AccessCorrections. Access Secure Deposits accepts MasterCard and Visa debit and credit cards through its deposit payment tool. Fees range from $2.95-$9.95, depending on the amount the sender is depositing.

Phone Deposits

Requesters may deposit funds to an offender’s account over the phone by calling 1 866–345–1884, the Access Corrections toll-free number. The transaction may be funded using a debit or credit card, with fees ranging between $3.95 and $10.95. Senders may also call CashPayToday on 1 844–340–2274 to make deposits.

Note: Ace Cash Express and CashPayToday do not accept online deposits. Also, it may take up to three days for deposited funds to reflect in the inmate’s account.

For inmates in custody at county or city jails, family and friends may contact the appropriate sheriff’s or police department to determine the preferred deposit method. Typically, funds are deposited with county jail authorities by government checks or money orders, which may be delivered in person, by mail, or electronically.

Does Wyoming Use JPay for Inmates?

As of 2025, Wyoming DOC does not contract with JPay. Instead, inmate money deposits are handled through Access Secure Deposits, which allows funds via website, phone, or walk-in partners such as Ace Cash Express and ACH Payment Solutions. Fees start around $2.95 to $5.95 per deposit.

There is no indication that JPay services (email, video, tablets) operate in Wyoming state prisons. Alternate services such as Penmate or Securus messaging may be used in specific settings, but are not officially part of WDOC’s system. There’s no evidence of any recent contract or announced change involving JPay and Wyoming DOC.