2012 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 5 - COURTS
CHAPTER 9 - CIRCUIT COURTS
5-9-101. Definitions; construction of provisions.


WY Stat § 5-9-101 (through 2012) What's This?

(a) As used in this act unless the context otherwise requires:

(i) "Felony" means a criminal offense for which the penalty authorized by law includes imprisonment in a state penal institution for more than one (1) year;

(ii) "Misdemeanor" means a criminal offense which is not a felony.

(b) When no special provision is otherwise made by law, the circuit court shall be vested with all inherent powers which are possessed by courts of record in this state.

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