LINCOLN COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Lincoln County gets a B.
Wyoming Public Records Act gives 7 business days. Booking photos public default. Drag is courts: limited statewide e-filing and no unified case search portal.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Lincoln County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 05:04 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 05:04 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 05:04 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 05:04 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-09 05:04 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · WY Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WY field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WY
Children Missing From Wyoming (Statewide)
Active Wyoming cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Wyoming Court Cases
Most recent Wyoming court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00227-1 | USA vs Lees | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00324-1 | USA v. Palmer | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00147 | Bauer v. United States Drug Enforcement Agency et al | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00326-1 | USA v. Kendall | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00327-1 | USA v. Burdick | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00328-1 | USA v. Farnack | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00276-1 | USA vs Hernandez-Bustamante | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00215-1 | USA vs Hooper | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00135 | Wood et al v. Contra Costa County California et al | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20263 | Paula Gerdette Springstead | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00128 | Smith v. Social Security Administration Commissioner | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY L:26-po-00323-1 | USA v. Rojas Ramirez | 06/08/2026 |
Cities in Lincoln County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What public records can help me find a person in La Barge?▼
La Barge, WY (Lincoln County) public records to locate a person: Wyoming Secretary of State Business Search (https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/) for registered agent addresses. Lincoln County Assessor for property owner records. Wyoming Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.state.wy.us/) for case appearances. WY DOC inmate (https://corrections.wyo.gov/) for committed inmates. Lincoln County Clerk for vital records indices. Statute Wyo. Stat. §16-4-201 (Public Records Act, https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title16.pdf). Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/) and Legacy.com obituaries. South Lincoln Big Piney Examiner local newspaper for community references.
Where can I find information on the population of the city?▼
Smoot, WY (Lincoln County) population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Smoot CDP, WY (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) and American Community Survey (https://data.census.gov/). Smoot is a small CDP, ~200 residents per 2020 Census. Lincoln County WY data: Lincoln County (https://www.lincolncountywy.gov/). Wyoming Department of Administration & Information Economic Analysis Division (https://eadiv.state.wy.us/) for state and county estimates. Wyoming Open Records Act (Wyo. Stat. §16-4-201). For demographic deep-dives: Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs).
Where do I search court records in Wyoming?▼
To search court records in Wyoming, use the Wyoming Judicial Branch Public Access Search at https://www.courts.state.wy.us/. Wyoming has 23 District Courts (felony, civil, family) and Circuit Courts (misdemeanor, small claims) plus Justice and Municipal Courts. The Wyoming Supreme Court is at 2301 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307-777-7480). Records can also be requested directly from the Clerk of District Court in each county. Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. §16-4-201) governs disclosure; sealed and expunged records are excluded. Certified copies typically cost about $5 plus per-page fees. Sources: WY Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.state.wy.us/), WY Public Records (https://ag.wyo.gov/).
How do I expunge my record in Wyoming?▼
To expunge a record in Wyoming, the process depends on the type of conviction. Under W.S. §7-13-1501, certain misdemeanor convictions can be expunged 5 years after sentence completion; some felonies under W.S. §7-13-1502 require 10 years. File a Petition for Expungement in the District Court where the case was heard, with a $100 filing fee plus a $50 fee to the prosecutor for review. The Wyoming Attorney General's office at https://ag.wyo.gov/ provides forms and guidance. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation must also be notified. After expungement, the record is sealed from public view but remains accessible to law enforcement. Sources: WY Attorney General (https://ag.wyo.gov/), Wyoming Statutes §7-13-1501 (https://www.wyoleg.gov/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Wyoming?▼
To look up a marriage license in Wyoming, contact the County Clerk in the county where the license was issued. Wyoming has 23 counties; major county clerks include Laramie at https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/, Natrona at https://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/, Campbell at https://www.ccgov.net/. Statewide marriage verifications come from the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services at https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/ for $20. Marriage records since 1941 are at the state level; older records are at the County Clerk. Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. §16-4-201) governs disclosure. Sources: WY DOH Vital Statistics (https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/), WY County Clerks Association (https://wcca.us/).
What public records can help me find a person in La Barge?▼
La Barge, WY (Lincoln County) public records to locate a person: Wyoming Secretary of State Business Search (https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/) for registered agent addresses. Lincoln County Assessor for property owner records. Wyoming Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.state.wy.us/) for case appearances. WY DOC inmate (https://corrections.wyo.gov/) for committed inmates. Lincoln County Clerk for vital records indices. Statute Wyo. Stat. §16-4-201 (Public Records Act, https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title16.pdf). Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/) and Legacy.com obituaries. South Lincoln Big Piney Examiner local newspaper for community references.
📊 Public Data Sources for Lincoln County, WY
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Lincoln County, WY · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WY
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (WY)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WY
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WY
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WY
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WY
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (WY) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH TURNER | RIVERTON |
| MARTHA TURNER | RIVERTON |
| MICHAEL MEYER | LARAMIE |
| MARK HOFFMANN | LARAMIE |
| DAVID CLOYD | LARAMIE |
| PAUL AXTHELM | RIVERTON |
| RANDOLPH JOHNSTON | CHEYENNE |
| SHAUNA MCKUSKER | CHEYENNE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WY) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Getting a credit card |
| 2026-05-18 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (WY) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, L L C | 1128b5 |
| DYNAMIC WOMEN, LLC | 1128b8 |
| KARE'S HOME HEALTH | 1128b8 |
| STRONG TREE CLINIC, P C | 1128b8 |
| JACKELINE ADARMES-VAZQUEZ | 1128a1 |
| ADEBOWALE ADEKALE | 1128a1 |
| JAMINA ALLEN-WALKER | 1128b4 |
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (WY) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Bank of Star Valley | Afton |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WY state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
GO Raw LLC. Expands Voluntary Recall to Include One Lot of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Due to Low Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Levels
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Agency
SEC Establishes Joint Data Standards as Required Under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Four Abusive Tax Shelter Promoters Found Guilty in $40M Nationwide Tax Evasion Scheme
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department Launches Compliance Review Concerning Gender Ideology in San Francisco Unified School District and Three Additional California School Districts
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship from 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Real Property: GSA Should Improve and Streamline Its Real Property Inventory
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Agency
BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of ChloraPrep™ Clear Single Sterile 1 mL and FREPP™ Clear 1.5 mL Applicators Due to Microbial Contamination
Jun 8, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Lincoln County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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