Wyoming


		About Wyoming Indigent Defense Structure Wyoming uses a public defender system. The Wyoming Public Defender’s Office is an independent agency operating under the executive branch of the state government. The Public Defender has 16 offices located around the state to serve the legal needs of the various counties. Funding State Public Defender services receive funding largely from Wyoming State Legislature. Other funding comes from State Salary Parity Increases and Workforce Development funds. Read More

"Public Defender’s Office Short on Staff and Long on Caseloads"--Star-Tribune (WY), Jan. 19, 2007 "Death is Different"--By WY Chief Defender Kenneth M. Koski "Murder Trial Costs Add Up"-- Star-Tribune, May 14, 2006 "Jury Gives Grady a Life Sentence"--Jackson Hole News and Guide, May 3, 2006 "Life or Death"--Planet Jackson Hole, May 3, 2006 More Timely News Here...		Grady: How The Death Penalty Affected the Public Defender’s Office The Public Defender’s Office recently completed a second trial in the murder case of Floyd DeWayne Grady, during which he was convicted on several counts, including first degree murder. The defense successfully persuaded the jury that the death penalty was not appropriate. The jury instead chose to give him life without possibility of parole. Read More

		Spangenberg Group Reports on Indigent Defense Systems in MN and WY The Spangenberg Group put together this comprehensive report for the North Dakota Legal Council for Indigents Commission as display of two as prime examples of well-running indigent defense systems. Read More


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