Wyoming Statutes
Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114 (2026)
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(a) Subject to the requirement that administrative
remedies be exhausted and in the absence of any statutory or
common-law provision precluding or limiting judicial review, any
person aggrieved or adversely affected in fact by a final
decision of an agency in a contested case, or by other agency
action or inaction, or any person affected in fact by a rule
adopted by an agency, is entitled to judicial review in the
district court for the county in which the injury or harm for
which relief is sought occurred, in the district court for the
county in which the administrative action or inaction was taken,
or in which any real property affected by the administrative
action or inaction is located, or if no real property is
involved, in the district court for the county in which the
party aggrieved or adversely affected by the administrative
action or inaction resides or has its principal place of
business. The procedure to be followed in the proceeding before
the district court shall be in accordance with rules heretofore
or hereinafter adopted by the Wyoming supreme court.
(b) The supreme court's authority to adopt rules governing
review from agencies to the district courts shall include
authority to determine the content of the record upon review,
the pleadings to be filed, the time and manner for filing the
pleadings, records and other documents and the extent to which
supplemental testimony and evidence may be taken or considered
by the district court. The rules adopted by the supreme court
under this provision may supersede existing statutory
provisions.
(c) To the extent necessary to make a decision and when
presented, the reviewing court shall decide all relevant
questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory
provisions, and determine the meaning or applicability of the
terms of an agency action. In making the following
determinations, the court shall review the whole record or those
parts of it cited by a party and due account shall be taken of
the rule of prejudicial error. The reviewing court shall:
(i) Compel agency action unlawfully withheld or
unreasonably delayed; and
(ii) Hold unlawful and set aside agency action,
findings and conclusions found to be:
(A) Arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of
discretion or otherwise not in accordance with law;
(B) Contrary to constitutional right, power,
privilege or immunity;
(C) In excess of statutory jurisdiction,
authority or limitations or lacking statutory right;
(D) Without observance of procedure required by
law; or
(E) Unsupported by substantial evidence in a
case reviewed on the record of an agency hearing provided by
statute.Notes of Decisions
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cases (57 in the last 5 years), 1983–2026 · leading case: McCallister v. State (In re Worker's Comp. Claim Of), 440 P.3d 1078 (Wyo. 2019).
McCallister v. State (In re Worker's Comp. Claim Of), 440 P.3d 1078 (Wyo. 2019). “We conclude the statute which provides for judicial review of the OAH decision, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114 (a) (LexisNexis 2017), placed jurisdiction in the district court of the county where the administrative action was taken (Laramie County, Wyoming) or the district court of…”
Black Diamond Energy of Delaware Inc., a Foreign Corp. v. Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Comm'n, 2020 WY 45 (Wyo. 2020). “” Section 16-3-114 (a), (c)(ii). In other words, we review it to determine not only whether it is legally sufficient but also whether it is correct.”
Mekss v. Wyoming Girls' Sch., 813 P.2d 185 (Wyo. 1991). “Mekss petitioned the district court for review of the Board's decision pursuant to § 16-3-114, W.S. 1977. In addition to asserting the erroneous nature of the Board's decision, Mekss also asserted that the decision failed to set forth specifically detailed findings of fact to…”
Wyodak Resources Dev. Corp. v. Wyoming Dep't of Revenue, 2017 WY 6 (Wyo. 2017). “The parties and the district court agreed that the case should be certified to this Court pursuant to W.”
Jolley v. State Loan & Inv. Bd., 2002 WY 7 (Wyo. 2002). “nd fazed to the press and interested parties: January 20 (Semi-annual Mineral Royalty Grant Meeting) February 3 April 6 June 1 July 20 (Semi-annual Mineral Royalty Grant Meeting) August 3 October 5 November (Annual meeting to consider Transportation Enterprise Funds Grants and…”
Campbell Cnty. Bd. of Commissioners v. Wyoming Horse Racing, Llc & Wyoming Downs, Llc, 2023 WY 10 (Wyo. 2023). “In so holding, the court ordered Resolution 2077 be set aside under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114 (c)(ii)(C). The court deemed it unnecessary to address Petitioners’ remaining issues, including whether Resolution 2077’s conditions on future approvals also exceeded Campbell County’s…”
Bret Vance v. City of Laramie, 2016 WY 106 (Wyo. 2016). “Section 16-3-114(a), which generally follows the Model State Administrative Procedures Act, provides for judicial review of agency action: (a) Subject to the requirement that administrative remedies be exhausted and in the absence of any statutory or common-law provision…”
Worker's Comp. Claim of Decker v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Med. Comm'n, 2008 WY 100 (Wyo. 2008). “§ 16-3-114 (c) (LexisNexis 2007) to: (c) To the extent necessary to make a decision and when presented, the reviewing court shall decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and determine the meaning or applicability of the terms of…”
Worker's Comp. Claim of Newman v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 2002 WY 91 (Wyo. 2002). “Specifically, with regard to worker's compensation cases appealed pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act (WAPA), Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114 (LexisNexis 2001), it appears there has been an unintentional and incremental muddling of the arbitrary or capricious…”
State Ex Rel. Wyoming Dep't of Revenue v. Buggy Bath Unlimited, Inc., 2001 WY 27 (Wyo. 2001). “§ 39-11-109(b)({ii) (LEXIS 1999) and Wyo.Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114(a) (LEXIS 1999) [T23] Finally, through our inherent authority to ensure the efficient functioning and the prompt and just disposition of litigation, we elect to address an unbriefed issue.”
City of Casper v. Utech, 895 P.2d 449 (Wyo. 1995). “§ 16-3-114(c). See, e.g., L & H Welding; Hohnholt; Trout.”
Pisano v. Shillinger, 835 P.2d 1136 (Wyo. 1992). “On January 25, 1991, Appellant filed a petition with the district court pursuant to Wyo.Stat. § 16-3-114 (1990) and W.R.A.P. 12, seeking judicial review of the Board's decision to revoke his parole.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(0) — 2 cases
In the Matter of the Worker's Comp. Claim Of: Marty D. McIntosh v. State of Wyoming ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 2013 WY 135 (Wyo. 2013).
State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div. v. Henriksen, 21 P.3d 1185 (Wyo. 2001).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(a) — 38 cases
McCallister v. State (In re Worker's Comp. Claim Of), 440 P.3d 1078 (Wyo. 2019). “We conclude the statute which provides for judicial review of the OAH decision, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114 (a) (LexisNexis 2017), placed jurisdiction in the district court of the county where the administrative action was taken (Laramie County, Wyoming) or the district court of…”
Bret Vance v. City of Laramie, 2016 WY 106 (Wyo. 2016). “Section 16-3-114(a), which generally follows the Model State Administrative Procedures Act, provides for judicial review of agency action: (a) Subject to the requirement that administrative remedies be exhausted and in the absence of any statutory or common-law provision…”
State Ex Rel. Wyoming Dep't of Revenue v. Buggy Bath Unlimited, Inc., 2001 WY 27 (Wyo. 2001). “§ 39-11-109(b)({ii) (LEXIS 1999) and Wyo.Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114(a) (LEXIS 1999) [T23] Finally, through our inherent authority to ensure the efficient functioning and the prompt and just disposition of litigation, we elect to address an unbriefed issue.”
Foster's Inc. v. City of Laramie, 718 P.2d 868 (Wyo. 1986).
Keslar v. Police Civil Serv. Comm'n, 665 P.2d 937 (Wyo. 1983).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(b) — 3 cases
Black Diamond Energy of Delaware Inc., a Foreign Corp. v. Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Comm'n, 2020 WY 45 (Wyo. 2020). “” Section 16-3-114 (a), (c)(ii). In other words, we review it to determine not only whether it is legally sufficient but also whether it is correct.”
McCallister v. State (In re Worker's Comp. Claim Of), 440 P.3d 1078 (Wyo. 2019). “We conclude the statute which provides for judicial review of the OAH decision, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114 (a) (LexisNexis 2017), placed jurisdiction in the district court of the county where the administrative action was taken (Laramie County, Wyoming) or the district court of…”
Fisch v. Allsop, 4 P.3d 204 (Wyo. 2000).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c) — 244 cases
Mekss v. Wyoming Girls' Sch., 813 P.2d 185 (Wyo. 1991). “Mekss petitioned the district court for review of the Board's decision pursuant to § 16-3-114, W.S. 1977. In addition to asserting the erroneous nature of the Board's decision, Mekss also asserted that the decision failed to set forth specifically detailed findings of fact to…”
Parker Land & Cattle Co. v. Wyoming Game & Fish Comm'n, 845 P.2d 1040 (Wyo. 1993).
Worker's Comp. Claim of Newman v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 2002 WY 91 (Wyo. 2002). “Specifically, with regard to worker's compensation cases appealed pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act (WAPA), Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-3-114 (LexisNexis 2001), it appears there has been an unintentional and incremental muddling of the arbitrary or capricious…”
Wyodak Resources Dev. Corp. v. Wyoming Dep't of Revenue, 2017 WY 6 (Wyo. 2017). “The parties and the district court agreed that the case should be certified to this Court pursuant to W.”
Cook v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 776 P.2d 181 (Wyo. 1989).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(i) — 2 cases
State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div. v. Jensen, 24 P.3d 1133 (Wyo. 2001).
Johnson v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 23 P.3d 32 (Wyo. 2001).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(i)(E) — 1 case
Frontier Refining, Inc. v. Payne, 2001 WY 49 (Wyo. 2001).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(if)(A) — 1 case
Price v. Hutchinson, 340 P.3d 1002 (Wyo. 2014).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(ii) — 42 cases
City of Casper v. Utech, 895 P.2d 449 (Wyo. 1995). “§ 16-3-114(c). See, e.g., L & H Welding; Hohnholt; Trout.”
Corman v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Comp. Div., 909 P.2d 966 (Wyo. 1996).
Pac. Power & Light Co. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 677 P.2d 799 (Wyo. 1984).
Gray v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 2008 WY 115 (Wyo. 2008).
In Re Worker's Comp. Claim of Johnson, 2001 WY 48 (Wyo. 2001).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(ii)(A) — 52 cases
Veile v. Bryant, 2004 WY 107 (Wyo. 2004).
Holding's Little Am. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners of Laramie Cnty., 712 P.2d 331 (Wyo. 1985).
Dougherty v. J.W. Williams, Inc., 820 P.2d 553 (Wyo. 1991).
Union Pac. Resources Co. v. State Bd. of Equalization, 895 P.2d 464 (Wyo. 1995).
Fullmer v. Wyoming Emp. Sec. Comm'n, 858 P.2d 1122 (Wyo. 1993).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(ii)(B) — 5 cases
Mekss v. Wyoming Girls' Sch., 813 P.2d 185 (Wyo. 1991). “Mekss petitioned the district court for review of the Board's decision pursuant to § 16-3-114, W.S. 1977. In addition to asserting the erroneous nature of the Board's decision, Mekss also asserted that the decision failed to set forth specifically detailed findings of fact to…”
Atchison v. Career Serv. Council of State, 664 P.2d 18 (Wyo. 1983).
Slagle v. Wyoming State Bd. of Nursing, 954 P.2d 979 (Wyo. 1998).
Pinkerton v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 939 P.2d 250 (Wyo. 1997).
Pinkerton v. State Ex Rel. Wwscd, 939 P.2d 250 (Wyo. 1997).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(ii)(C) — 8 cases
Dougherty v. J.W. Williams, Inc., 820 P.2d 553 (Wyo. 1991).
Cook v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 776 P.2d 181 (Wyo. 1989).
Tri Cnty. Tel. Ass'n v. Wyoming Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 910 P.2d 1359 (Wyo. 1996).
Timothy S. Tarver & Carole A. Tarver v. City of Sheridan Bd. of Adjustments, Robert L. Bernard & Beverly D. Bernard, 2014 WY 71 (Wyo. 2014).
Mountain States Tel. & Tel. Co. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 745 P.2d 563 (Wyo. 1987).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(ii)(D) — 8 cases
Devous v. Wyoming State Bd. of Med. Examiners, 845 P.2d 408 (Wyo. 1993).
Atchison v. Career Serv. Council of State, 664 P.2d 18 (Wyo. 1983).
Timothy S. Tarver & Carole A. Tarver v. City of Sheridan Bd. of Adjustments, Robert L. Bernard & Beverly D. Bernard, 2014 WY 71 (Wyo. 2014).
W. Radio Commc'ns, Inc. v. Two-Way Radio Serv., Inc., 718 P.2d 15 (Wyo. 1986).
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Ass'n v. Wyoming Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 735 P.2d 718 (Wyo. 1987).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(c)(ii)(E) — 46 cases
Gulf Oil Corp. v. Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Comm'n, 693 P.2d 227 (Wyo. 1985).
Wyoming Steel & Fab, Inc. v. Robles, 882 P.2d 873 (Wyo. 1994).
Casper Oil Co. v. Evenson, 888 P.2d 221 (Wyo. 1995).
Goddard v. Colonel Bozeman's Restaurant, 914 P.2d 1233 (Wyo. 1996).
Latimer v. Rissler & McMurry Co., 902 P.2d 706 (Wyo. 1995).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(cXii)(AME) — 1 case
Drake v. State Ex Rel. Dep't of Revenue & Taxation, 751 P.2d 1319 (Wyo. 1988).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(e) — 19 cases
Everheart v. S & L Indus., 957 P.2d 847 (Wyo. 1998).
City of Casper v. Utech, 895 P.2d 449 (Wyo. 1995). “§ 16-3-114(c). See, e.g., L & H Welding; Hohnholt; Trout.”
Patrick J. Whaley & Mary L. Whaley v. Flitner Ltd. P'ship, a Wyoming Ltd. P'ship, 2017 WY 59 (Wyo. 2017).
State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div. v. Bruhn, 951 P.2d 373 (Wyo. 1997).
Pfeil v. Amax Coal West, Inc., 908 P.2d 956 (Wyo. 1995).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(e)(i) — 2 cases
Frank v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Bd. of Dental Examiners, 965 P.2d 674 (Wyo. 1998).
Campbell v. Dep't of Fam. Servs., 881 P.2d 1066 (Wyo. 1994).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(e)(ii) — 2 cases
Wylie v. Wyoming Dep't of Transp., 970 P.2d 395 (Wyo. 1998).
Murray v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 993 P.2d 327 (Wyo. 1999).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(e)(ii)(A) — 5 cases
Veile v. Bryant, 2004 WY 107 (Wyo. 2004).
Tenorio v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Comp. Div., 931 P.2d 234 (Wyo. 1997).
Smith v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 965 P.2d 687 (Wyo. 1998).
State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Comp. Div. v. Harris, 931 P.2d 255 (Wyo. 1997).
State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Comp. Div. v. Jerding, 868 P.2d 244 (Wyo. 1994).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(e)(ii)(C) — 1 case
Tri Cnty. Tel. Ass'n v. Wyoming Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 910 P.2d 1359 (Wyo. 1996).
— Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114(e)(ii)(E) — 3 cases
Gen. Chem. Corp. v. Unemployment Ins. Comm'n, 906 P.2d 380 (Wyo. 1995).
State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Comp. Div. v. Espinoza, 924 P.2d 979 (Wyo. 1996).
Shassetz v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Saf. & Comp. Div., 920 P.2d 1246 (Wyo. 1996).
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