Guide to the Wyoming State Public Defender records
Scope and Content
Records range from State Public Defender correspondence, to strategic plans, and development of the Drug Court Program, the Substance Abuse and Violent Crime Board, and Children/Families programs.
Dates
- 1974 - 2008
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research, unless file includes attorney priviledged information.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Extent
10 cubic feet
Abstract
The State Public Defender's Office represents individuals charged with commission of a crime in state courts (Circuit, District and the Wyoming Supreme Court) and juveniles charged with committing a delinquent act. Eligibility for representation is determined by a sworn statement of inability to afford private counsel. Appointment of the Public Defender is by the court.
Arrangement
The collection is split into four subgroups including: Administrative Records, Drug Court Program, Substance Abuse and Violent Crime Advisory Board, and Children/Families
Acquisition Information
MA 30264, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 4, 2014.
Processing Information
The records were originally processed in 2014. The collection has been updated as needed.
- Title
- Guide to the Wyoming State Public Defender Collection, 1974 - 2008
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Wyoming State Archives staff
- Date
- © 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov