Wyoming State Prisons
3 facilitiesWyoming County Jails
24 facilities- Albany County WY Jail
- Big Horn County Detention Center
- Campbell County WY Detention Center
- Carbon County WY Detention Facility
- Converse County Detention Center
Wyoming Department of Corrections
Wyoming DOC inmate search allows searches by WY DOC number or name. Wyoming has the smallest state prison population in the country - fewer than 2,500 state inmates - in the least populated US state. The system has five facilities and is managed as a relatively close-knit organization.
The official inmate search is available at corrections.wy.gov/inmate-search. Federal inmates from Wyoming are often housed at FCI Englewood (CO) or FCI Sheridan (OR).
Visitation in Wyoming Facilities
Wyoming DOC visitor approval requires a visitor application. Processing takes 2 - 3 weeks. Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk is one of the most remote women's prisons in the US - Lusk has a population of about 1,500 people with minimal visitor accommodations.
Always confirm visiting schedules directly with the facility before traveling. Find specific visitation rules on each facility's page in our Wyoming prison directory.
Sending Mail to Wyoming Inmates
Wyoming DOC mail requires the WY DOC number. Standard 4x6 photos accepted. Wyoming's tiny system means extremely manageable mail policies with faster staff response times than larger systems.
InmateAid delivers letters and photos, postcards, and magazines to Wyoming facilities. Want to receive letters without sharing your home address? Our Letters From Inmates service scans and delivers inmate mail to your account.
Phone Calls from Wyoming Facilities
Wyoming is not currently among the states that offer free inmate phone calls. Securus Technologies holds the Wyoming DOC contract.
Following the FCC's Martha Wright-Reed Order (effective April 6, 2026), per-minute rates for inmate calls are now federally capped at state and federal facilities. Find current carrier and rate information on each facility's page in our Wyoming prison directory.
Sending Money to Wyoming Inmates
Commissary funds let inmates purchase approved items from the facility store. Primary money transfer options for Wyoming:
- JPay (primary for Wyoming DOC)
- Money orders mailed to facility
- Lobby kiosks
See our Send Money guide or navigate to the specific facility page for current provider information.
Reentry Resources in Wyoming
Planning for release is one of the most important things a family can do. These organizations provide support in Wyoming:
- Wyoming DOC Reentry - Official reentry programs
- Wyoming Legal Services - Free civil legal help statewide
- Wyoming Center for Civics and Community Engagement - Criminal justice advocacy
- Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Victim and reentry services
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming Prisons
How small is Wyoming's prison system?
Wyoming has fewer than 2,500 state inmates - the smallest state prison population in the United States by a significant margin. Los Angeles County Jail alone holds more than 15,000 people. Wyoming's small population of about 580,000 combined with a relatively low crime rate produces this unusually small correctional system. The small scale allows for a degree of individualized case management and programming access that would be impossible in larger systems. The primary challenge Wyoming's system presents to families is geographic isolation - the facilities are remote even by Wyoming standards, creating significant barriers to visitation and family connection.
Where is Wyoming Women's Center?
Wyoming Women's Center is in Lusk - a small ranching community in Niobrara County in eastern Wyoming with a population of about 1,500. It is the state's only facility exclusively housing women. Lusk is about 85 miles north of Cheyenne on US-85. The town has minimal visitor services - a few motels and limited dining. Families planning overnight visits should know that Lusk's infrastructure is modest. The extreme remoteness creates significant hardship for families across the state. Video visitation through GTL is strongly recommended for families who cannot make the trip frequently. Contact WWC at 307-334-3693 for visitor application information.
What is the Wyoming Honor Farm?
The Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton, Fremont County, is a minimum-security agricultural facility where inmates work on farming operations including crop production and livestock management. Riverton is in the Wind River Basin in west-central Wyoming, about 120 miles northwest of Casper. The Honor Farm is one of the few remaining actively working prison farm programs in the American West - inmates develop genuine agricultural skills and contribute to state food production. The program is cited in national discussions of meaningful work programming as a model, and minimum-security status means Honor Farm inmates have more freedom of movement and program access than those at higher-security facilities.
Does Wyoming have free prison phone calls?
No - Wyoming has not eliminated phone call fees. Securus Technologies holds the Wyoming DOC contract. The FCC's April 2026 rate caps apply to interstate calls from Wyoming state facilities, reducing costs from historical highs, but calls are not free. Wyoming's small prison population means the economics don't drive the same political pressure for reform that larger states face. Set up a Securus prepaid account rather than accepting collect calls.
What is the WY DOC number?
Every Wyoming state inmate is assigned a unique WY DOC number when they enter state custody. It must appear on all mail sent to Wyoming DOC facilities and is required for the Wyoming DOC inmate search at corrections.wy.gov. County jail detainees have their own booking numbers that are entirely separate from state DOC numbers. Wyoming's 23 county jails each maintain their own systems independently of the state DOC.
What is it like to serve time in Wyoming?
Wyoming's small and stable prison system tends to produce a different environment than large urban state systems. The state's three active facilities - Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington, and the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton - are all relatively small. Violence rates are lower than national averages, staff-to-inmate ratios are better than in overcrowded systems, and programming is more accessible on a per-capita basis. The primary hardship is geographic isolation - Wyoming's facilities are among the most remote in the country, creating significant barriers to visitation. For families, the trade-off between relatively humane conditions and extreme geographic separation is the defining challenge of Wyoming incarceration.