Bill > HB0051

This bill increases the maximum penalties that municipal courts in Wyoming can impose for ordinance violations. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum fine from $750 to $1,000 and extends the maximum imprisonment term from six months to one year across three sections of state law (W.S. 5-6-201, 5-6-210, and 5-6-301). These changes apply to violations of city ordinances heard by municipal judges, who have exclusive jurisdiction over such cases. The modifications will expand the sentencing discretion of municipal court judges, allowing them to impose slightly more severe penalties for offenses. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving municipalities and courts time to prepare for the updated penalty limits. By increasing both monetary fines and potential imprisonment terms, the legislation provides municipal courts with broader options for addressing local ordinance violations.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0051