Wyoming Department of Corrections Rolls Out Restoration of Rights

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) has begun accepting applications and evaluating discharging individuals on their eligibility to receive a restoration of rights certificate in the State of Wyoming.

WDOC is able to begin this process due to a change in Wyoming Statute §7-13-105 that went into
effect July 1, 2023, which allows individuals that are convicted as a first time, non-violent felon, to have
their right to vote, along with the rights lost as outlined in W.S. §6-10-106 to be restored.

The rights restored under W.S. §7-13-105 include the ability to be an elector or juror or to hold any office of honor,
trust or profit within this state or to use or knowingly possess any firearm.

The WDOC is accepting applications by mail, by email or in person at the Central Office.

For more information in regards to this process, please visit https://corrections.wyo.gov/restoration-of-rights.

Senator Eric Barlow, who was the sponsor for the original bill, commented "I am thankful to those who
supported allowing more folks who have fulfilled their debt to society to re-engage in the most
foundational aspects of citizenship, including the right to hold public office, serve on a jury and exercise
their Second Amendment rights. The Legislature recognized the importance of voting rights for these
same folks several years ago and I was pleased to assist with that too. I appreciate the Department of
Corrections for implementing this program in a timely and efficient manner."