Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 7-16-204 (2026)

Fines for misconduct.

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The department of corrections shall adopt rules and regulations
to establish a system for punishing prisoner misconduct through
the imposition of fines to be deducted from compensation earned
as provided by W.S. 7-16-203. The rules shall provide for the
distribution of the proceeds of fines collected under this
section as special aid to discharged or paroled prisoners who
are infirm or in any way incapable of earning a sufficient
subsistence after their release.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1989–2000 · leading case: Gary D. Gillihan v. Duane Shillinger Tom Shanyfelt & John Bunch, 872 F.2d 935 (10th Cir. 1989).

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Gary D. Gillihan v. Duane Shillinger Tom Shanyfelt & John Bunch, 872 F.2d 935 (10th Cir. 1989). “The funds may also be subject to fines levied as punishment for misconduct pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the charities and reform board in accordance with Wyo. Stat. § 7-16-204 (1977). Any remaining funds are to be paid to the prisoner upon his parole or final…”

Garnett v. Brock, 2 P.3d 558 (Wyo. 2000). · cites it 2× “The court looked specifically at Wyo Stat. §§ 7-16-204, T-16-205, and 7-16-205(a)(v) and concluded that they "create a legitimate expectation that money not used for specified reasons will be returned to the inmate at the end of his incarceration and, therefore, create a…”

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