QUICK FACTS BAR
State DOC: Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC)
Parole Board: Wyoming Board of Parole
Medicaid expansion: NO - Wyoming has not expanded Medicaid and is one of the few remaining non-expansion states
Voting rights: Restored after completing FULL sentence including parole and probation - no early restoration; 5-year waiting period for some offenses
SNAP drug felony ban: Modified - must comply with supervision conditions; not a full opt-out
Expungement: Limited - available for some misdemeanors and a narrow set of non-violent felony categories; Wyoming's framework is among the more restricted in the Mountain West
Ban the box: No statewide law; no major city ordinances
INTRO
Wyoming presents one of the most significant resource gaps in the country relative to its incarcerated population. The state has only three Adult Community Corrections (ACC) facilities for the entire state - the smallest state ACC network in this directory. Wyoming has not expanded Medicaid, meaning most returning citizens have no government healthcare coverage. The SNAP drug felony ban has been modified but not eliminated. Expungement is available for limited categories. Voting rights for some offenses carry a 5-year waiting period after completing supervision. The geographic reality compounds everything: Wyoming is the least populous state in the country with vast distances between communities. Cheyenne (Laramie County), Casper (Natrona County), and Gillette (Campbell County) have the most developed reentry resources - and even those are modest by the standards of any other state. Rural Wyoming has essentially no organized reentry infrastructure.
FIRST 30 DAYS CHECKLIST
Day 1-3:
Report to your Wyoming Board of Parole officer or WDOC probation and parole officer as directed. WDOC administers supervision through its Field Services division. Report on the scheduled date.
Day 1-7:
Obtain your Wyoming state ID or driver's license. Wyoming Department of Transportation MVD: dot.state.wy.us. WDOC provides a state ID to qualifying individuals at release. Bring: birth certificate or WDOC ID, Social Security card, and proof of Wyoming residency.
Day 1-14:
Explore healthcare options. Wyoming has NOT expanded Medicaid. Find a Federally Qualified Health Center at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov - FQHCs provide care on a sliding-scale basis with no insurance required. Wyoming also has county-level indigent health programs at some county hospitals.
Day 1-14:
Apply for SNAP (Wyoming Food Stamps). Wyoming has modified the federal drug felony ban - compliance with supervision conditions is required. Apply at wyo.gov or your local Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) county office.
Day 1-30:
Determine your voting rights eligibility. Wyoming has a waiting period after completing supervision for some offense categories. See the voting rights section for your specific situation.
ID RESTORATION
Birth certificate:
Wyoming Vital Statistics - health.wyo.gov/vital-statistics. Cost: $12 per copy. WDOC assists with pre-release birth certificate requests - confirm with case manager.
Social Security card:
SSA.gov/ssnumber. Free. Locate nearest office at ssa.gov/locator.
State ID / Driver's License:
Wyoming DOT MVD - dot.state.wy.us. WDOC provides state IDs at release for qualifying individuals. Bring proof of identity, Social Security number, and Wyoming residency. Cost: $15 for ID card.
ID Assistance Programs:
Wyoming Legal Services (wyominglegalservices.org) statewide. Wyoming State Bar Lawyer Referral: wyomingbar.org.
VOTING RIGHTS
Wyoming's voting rights restoration has a waiting period structure that varies by offense type.
For most felony convictions: voting rights restore upon completion of all supervision (parole and probation) - no additional waiting period.
For some specific offense categories: Wyoming imposes a 5-year waiting period after completing all supervision before voting rights restore. This applies to certain serious felony categories - verify which offenses trigger the waiting period with the Wyoming Secretary of State at soswy.state.wy.us.
Once eligible: Register at soswy.state.wy.us/elections. Wyoming does not have same-day registration - register at least 14 days before an election.
Wyoming conducts elections primarily by mail - most registered voters receive mail ballots.
BENEFITS ACCESS
MEDICAID:
Wyoming has NOT expanded Medicaid under the ACA. Wyoming Medicaid covers only very limited categories - pregnant women, children and families with dependent children at low income levels, disabled individuals receiving SSI, and elderly individuals. Most single adults returning from Wyoming state prison do not qualify regardless of income.
Healthcare alternatives:
- Federally Qualified Health Centers: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov - FQHCs serve Wyoming residents on a sliding-scale basis with no insurance required
- County indigent health programs: some Wyoming counties operate indigent health programs - contact the county hospital or county government for information
- Wyoming 211: dial 211 or wyoming211.org - connects to local health and social services
SNAP (Wyoming Food Stamps):
Wyoming has modified the federal drug felony ban - compliance with supervision conditions is required. Drug trafficking convictions may face additional barriers. Apply at wyo.gov or your local DFS county office.
TANF (Wyoming Works):
Wyoming maintains modified TANF restrictions for drug felony convictions. Contact your local DFS office for current TANF eligibility.
Housing:
Wyoming has only 3 Adult Community Corrections (ACC) facilities for the entire state - the smallest ACC network in this directory. The Casper Reentry Center (Natrona County), Cheyenne Transitional Center (Laramie County, operated by Avalon Correctional Services), and VOA Northern Rockies Booth Hall (Campbell County/Gillette, dual state and federal contract) are the three ACC facilities. Federal RRCs serve federal inmates under BOP RRM Denver (covers WY, CO, MT, UT, ND, SD). The VOA Booth Hall in Gillette is the only dual-contract facility - serving both WDOC state clients and BOP federal clients.
Rural Wyoming has essentially no transitional housing infrastructure outside the three ACC cities.
EXPUNGEMENT AND RECORD RELIEF
Wyoming expungement framework (Wyoming Statute 7-13-1401 et seq.):
Wyoming's expungement framework is among the more restricted in the Mountain West - better than Idaho's withheld-judgment-only approach, but more limited than Colorado or Montana.
What is eligible:
- Arrests without conviction: eligible after 180 days if no charges filed, or after acquittal or dismissal
- Misdemeanor convictions: eligible 5 years from conviction with no new convictions for most categories
- Non-violent felony convictions (limited categories): some non-violent, non-sex offense felony convictions may be eligible after waiting periods - Wyoming has expanded eligibility somewhat in recent years but the felony expungement pathway remains narrow
- Juvenile records: separate more accessible process
What CANNOT be expunged: Sexual assault, incest, exploitation of children, crimes of violence, DUI, and most serious felony convictions. Wyoming's exclusion list is broad.
Legal resources:
- Wyoming Legal Services: wyominglegalservices.org / (307) 432-2399 - statewide
- Wyoming State Bar Lawyer Referral: wyomingbar.org / (307) 632-9061
- Wyoming Courts self-help: courts.wyo.gov
EMPLOYMENT AND LICENSING
Ban the box:
Wyoming has no statewide ban-the-box law and no major city ordinances. Private employers can ask about criminal history at any point.
Occupational licensing:
Wyoming has enacted limited licensing reform. Some licensing boards now conduct individualized assessments. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (dws.wyo.gov) oversees some state employment and licensing matters.
Employment assistance:
- Wyoming Workforce Centers: wyomingworkforce.org - statewide workforce development. Local Workforce Centers in Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, and elsewhere provide employment services.
- WDOC Employment Services: through WDOC Field Services division
KEY WYOMING REENTRY ORGANIZATIONS
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOA)
voanr.org / (307) 682-8505 / Gillette (Booth Hall)
Operates VOA Booth Hall (1299 Raymond Street, Gillette, WY 82717) - Wyoming's only dual state and federal RRC. Also operates Harmony House (Cheyenne), Center of Hope (Riverton), Recovery Homes (Sheridan), and Life House (Sheridan) across Wyoming. The most comprehensive reentry service network in Wyoming.
Avalon Correctional Services
avaloncorrections.com / (307) 632-9096 / Cheyenne
Operates the Cheyenne Transitional Center (322 W. 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001) - one of three WDOC ACC facilities. Same operator as facilities in Oklahoma and Texas.
Wyoming Legal Services
wyominglegalservices.org / (307) 432-2399 / Casper (statewide)
Free civil legal services statewide including expungement, housing advocacy, and reentry legal needs.
Cheyenne LEADS
cheyenneleads.org / (307) 634-8499 / Cheyenne
Social services and reentry support in Cheyenne. Connects returning citizens to housing, employment, and benefits resources in the Laramie County area.
Wyoming 211
wyoming211.org / dial 211
Statewide social services connection. The most consistent first step for finding local resources across Wyoming's vast geography.
STATE DOC REENTRY PROGRAMS
WDOC Adult Community Corrections (ACC):
WDOC operates three Adult Community Corrections facilities providing supervised residential programming, employment assistance, and community resource connections. These are the only state-operated or state-contracted transitional housing options in Wyoming.
Vocational and Education Programs:
WDOC provides vocational training, GED preparation, and some college programming through partnerships with Wyoming's community colleges.
HALFWAY HOUSES LINK BLOCK
Find halfway houses and reentry housing in Wyoming ->
inmateaid.com/halfway-houses/wyoming/
Wyoming has only 3 state ACC facilities:
- Casper Reentry Center: 10007 Landmark Lane, Casper, WY (Natrona County) - verify current operator from corrections.wyo.gov
- Cheyenne Transitional Center: 322 W. 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001 / (307) 632-9096 / operated by Avalon Correctional Services
- VOA Northern Rockies Booth Hall: 1299 Raymond Street, Gillette, WY 82717 / (307) 682-8505 / dual state and federal contract (BOP RRM Denver + WDOC)
Federal RRCs serve federal inmates under BOP RRM Denver (covers WY, CO, MT, UT, ND, SD). VOA Booth Hall in Gillette is the only Wyoming facility holding both a federal BOP contract and a state WDOC contract.
Wyoming has 23 counties - no parishes or independent cities.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When do my voting rights restore in Wyoming?
A: For most felony convictions - upon completing all parole and probation. For some specific serious offense categories - 5 years after completing all supervision. Contact the Wyoming Secretary of State (soswy.state.wy.us) to confirm which category applies to your conviction. Register at soswy.state.wy.us/elections at least 14 days before any election.
Q: Can I get Medicaid in Wyoming after prison?
A: Wyoming has not expanded Medicaid. Most single adults do not qualify. Find a Federally Qualified Health Center at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov for sliding-scale care. Wyoming 211 (dial 211) can identify local county health programs.
Q: Is there a halfway house near me in Wyoming?
A: Wyoming has only 3 state ACC facilities - in Casper, Cheyenne, and Gillette. If you are releasing to a rural Wyoming county, you may need to arrange family housing or find limited VOA resources through their network (voanr.org). The vast distances in Wyoming mean that the three ACC cities may not be viable for everyone.
Q: Can my Wyoming conviction be expunged?
A: Misdemeanor convictions may be eligible after 5 years from conviction with no new convictions. Some non-violent felony categories have limited eligibility. Violent crimes, sex offenses, DUI, and most serious felonies are excluded. Contact Wyoming Legal Services (wyominglegalservices.org / 307-432-2399) for a free evaluation.
Q: Who is Avalon Correctional Services and who runs the Cheyenne Transitional Center?
A: Avalon Correctional Services (avaloncorrections.com) is a private company that operates residential correctional facilities under government contracts. They run the Cheyenne Transitional Center at 322 W. 17th Street under a WDOC contract. The same company also operates facilities in Oklahoma City and El Paso, Texas. TruthFinder WIDGET Search Wyoming inmate and arrest records INTERNAL LINKS - inmateaid.com/halfway-houses/wyoming/ - inmateaid.com/reentry/ - inmateaid.com/reentry/myths-and-facts/ EXTERNAL LINKS (new tab) - corrections.wyo.gov - wyo.gov (DFS benefits) - soswy.state.wy.us/elections - dot.state.wy.us - wyominglegalservices.org - wyomingworkforce.org - findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov SCHEMA BreadcrumbList + FAQPage DATA SOURCES Voting rights: Wyoming Statute 6-10-106; 5-year waiting period for certain offenses / soswy.state.wy.us; ccresourcecenter.org Medicaid: kff.org expansion tracker - Wyoming confirmed non-expansion state SNAP: ccresourcecenter.org modified ban - not full opt-out Expungement: Wyoming Statute 7-13-1401 et seq. / wyominglegalservices.org Ban the box: NELP status tracker - no statewide law confirmed ACC facilities: confirmed from master halfway house directory - 3 facilities; Casper RC operator to be confirmed from corrections.wyo.gov; Cheyenne TC operator Avalon confirmed; VOA Booth Hall Gillette dual contract confirmed VOA Booth Hall: 1299 Raymond Street, Gillette WY 82717 / (307) 682-8505 - 144 beds, 76-78% success rate, dual BOP + WDOC contract confirmed Cheyenne TC: 322 W. 17th St., Cheyenne WY 82001 / (307) 632-9096 / Avalon Correctional Services Organizations: verified from individual organization websites BOP RRM: RRM Denver covers WY, CO, MT, UT, ND, SD Wyoming: 23 counties; least populous state
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