Laramie County, Wyoming sentencing data
As of October 23, 2026, according to Wyoming Department of Corrections records, 332 people sentenced in Laramie County were held in Wyoming state prisons. Their median sentence is 7 years, shorter than the statewide median of 8 years. 27% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 25% statewide. Wyoming sentences have a minimum and a maximum term; figures here use the maximum. The most common offense is unlawful possession of controlled substance 3rd or sub.
Sentences by offense: Laramie County vs. Wyoming
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Laramie median (yrs) | Wyoming median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful Possession Of Controlled Substance 3Rd Or Sub | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| 1St Degree Sexual Abuse Of A Minor- Less Than 13 Yrs | 17 | 35 | 35 |
| Burglary-Simple | 15 | 5 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault And Battery/Causes Injury | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Unlaw Poss Of Sched I/Ii Narc Drug Exceed Spec Wgt Post | 11 | 4 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault And Battery/Threaten With Weapon | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Theft | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| 2Nd Degree Murder | 10 | 35 | 50 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 67% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 17% |
| Black | 37 | 11% |
| Indigenous | 15 | 4.5% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Wyoming counties
About this data
Source: Wyoming Department of Corrections public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Laramie County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Wyoming sentences have a minimum and a maximum term; figures here use the maximum. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.