Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-104 (2026)

Trial of challenges for cause.

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Both the defense and the prosecution may challenge jurors for
cause prior to the jury being sworn. Challenges for cause shall
be tried by the court.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1986–1991 · leading case: Summers v. State, 725 P.2d 1033 (Wyo. 1986).

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Summers v. State, 725 P.2d 1033 (Wyo. 1986). · cites it 2× “" Consideration of the substantive aspects of jury selection in a criminal case begins with § 7-11-104, W.S. 1977 which provides as follows: "Challenge for cause shall lie with both the defense and the prosecution, and all challenges for cause shall be tried by the court on the…”

Hamburg v. State, 820 P.2d 523 (Wyo. 1991). “If appellant had concerns about whether any of the prospective jurors were prejudiced, he could have challenged them for cause, as permitted under W.S. 7-11-104 (June 1987 Repl.). *527 There is nothing in the record to demonstrate that appellant did not receive a fair trial by a…”

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