2011 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 7 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 13 - SENTENCE AND IMPRISONMENT
7-13-1107. Administrative sanctions for program violations.

(a) The department is authorized to establish by rule and regulation a system of administrative sanctions as an alternative to probation or parole revocation for probationers and parolees who violate the rules and restrictions of an intensive supervision program established under this article.

(b) Authorized sanctions may include:

(i) Loss or restriction of privileges;

(ii) Community service; and

(iii) Restrictions on personal liberty including:

(A) Detention in county jail for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days;

(B) Placement in a residential community correctional program for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days.

(c) The county sheriff shall house probationers and parolees committed to the county jail pursuant to this section. The cost of housing a program violator in the county jail shall be paid by the department at a per diem rate not to exceed the amount established by the department based on funds appropriated for housing of offenders.

(d) If any civil action is brought against any sheriff, his under sheriff, deputy, agent or employee, by reason of acts committed or allegedly committed in the performance of necessary duties in connection with the housing and care of a program violator under this section, the state shall indemnify and hold harmless the officers, agents or employees from all civil liability incurred or adjudged except punitive damage awards. Upon request, the state shall provide legal counsel at state expense to assist in the defense of any action referred to in this subsection.