Status of Marsy's Law in Wyoming
Currently, Wyoming does not have a Victims’ Rights Amendment to its Constitution.
- To learn more about your rights in Wyoming, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), Wyoming Experienced 1,302 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 16 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 173 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 59 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 1,054 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in Wyoming
Wyoming Attorney General Victim Services
Wyoming Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services
Wyoming Crime Victim Compensation
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.