The Wyoming Department of Corrections welcomes inquiries from the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Contact: Mark Horan, Public Information Officer Wyoming Department of Corrections 1934 Wyott Drive, Suite 100 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-5889 Fax: (307) 777-7476 E-mail: mark.horan@wyo.gov
I. Offender Information. Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-106(m), the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) may release the following information regarding any individual who is or has been committed to the supervision and custody of the department, unless the release of that information could compromise the physical safety of the individual. Releasable information is limited to:
II. Public Records. Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-202 (a), all public records shall be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as specifically provided for. Fees or costs may apply pursuant to the Department's Release of Information policy and Fee Schedule (see below). A public record is defined as "Any recorded information maintained by the WDOC, which is not confidential or privileged as defined by Wyoming Statute 16-4-201, Public Records Act, includes offender information authorized for public release." Examples of WDOC public records that can be released are contracts, information regarding financial transactions involving public property, claims filed against WDOC, certain construction documents, maps, some letters, and records that WDOC is required to keep pursuant to law. III. Probation and Parole Records. Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 7- 13-409, "All information and data obtained in the discharge of official duties by probation and parole agents is privileged information and shall not be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone other than to the judge, the department or to others entitled to receive reports unless and until otherwise ' ordered by the judge, board or department."
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