Wyoming Fifth Circuit Court
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Jurisdiction
This court holds the following jurisdiction:[1]
| “ | The circuit courts are limited jurisdiction courts. The geographic boundaries of the circuit courts are the same as the nine judicial districts for the district courts, and there are circuit courts in all 23 counties. The civil jurisdiction of the circuit courts covers small claim cases and civil cases in which the damages or recovery sought do not exceed $50,000. Circuit courts also hear family violence, stalking, and sexual assault protection order cases. Further, they hear forcible entry and detainer cases. The criminal jurisdiction of the circuit courts covers all misdemeanor cases. A circuit court may also have the jurisdiction of a municipal court over ordinance violations if a municipality requests it and if the Supreme Court consents to such a consolidation of courts. Finally, the circuit courts may set bail for people accused of crimes, and they may conduct preliminary hearings in felony cases.[2] | ” |
Selection method
- See also: Assisted appointment
Judges of the Wyoming Circuit Courts are chosen through a merit selection process. When a vacancy occurs, the governor appoints a replacement from a list of three names provided by a nominating commission. Newly-appointed judges serve for at least one year, after which they must stand for retention in the next general election.[3] Subsequent terms last four years.[4]
Circuit judges must be state bar members and qualified electors of the state.[3]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Wyoming Judicial Branch, "About the Circuit Courts," accessed May 23, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Wyoming; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Legislative Service Office, "22-2-105. Terms of office and offices voted on at general elections," accessed September 26, 2014
Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Wyoming • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Wyoming
State courts:
Wyoming Supreme Court • Wyoming District Courts • Wyoming Circuit Courts • Wyoming Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Wyoming • Wyoming judicial elections • Judicial selection in Wyoming
