What are Sweetwater County Arrest Records?
Sweetwater county arrest records are documents that reveal information on local arrests. It provides information such as the arrest charges, nature of the offense committed, basic information on the offender, and other related arrest information. The Record Division of the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office maintains and disseminates the arrest records of county citizens to interested persons. Interested persons may submit a completed record request form together with a non-refundable $5 fee per record by mail or in-person. Fees are payable to the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office by check, money order, or cash. Mail-in requests should be sent with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office
Attention: Records
50140B HWY 191 South
Suite 100
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Crime Statistics
According to the 2017 Crime in the United States report published by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI, the Sheriff's Office recorded a total of 245 offenses. Property crimes were the most prevalent crimes in the county, as 99 cases were reported. Other crimes include 63 larceny-thefts, 24 burglary crimes, 23 violent crimes, 19 aggravated assault crimes, three rape crimes, 12 motor vehicle thefts, one arson crimes, and one murder/ nonnegligent manslaughter crime. The Sheriff’s Office reported no robbery.
What are Sweetwater County Criminal Records?
Sweetwater county criminal records are formal documents that contain details on the criminal activity of past and present county offenders. Criminal records include criminal charges, arrest records, criminal convictions, court dispositions, sentences, and acquittals of an individual. The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office manages and disperses county citizens' criminal records to interested persons.
How Do I Get Sweetwater County Criminal Records?
Requestors may retrieve Sweetwater county criminal records by querying the Record Division of the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office by mail or in person. In querying the Office, a completed record request form and a non-refundable $5 fee per record should be submitted. The record processing fee is payable to the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office by check, cash, or money order. Mail-in requests should be delivered with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office
Attention: Records
50140B HWY 191 South
Suite 100
Rock Springs, WY 82901
How to Find Sweetwater County Sex Offender Information
The Sweetwater County sheriff's office provides sex offender information via a community Offender Watch. The portal provides a list of registered sex offenders that reside in Sweetwater county and information on the physical description and location of these offenders. Interested persons may register for email alerts to get notified when a sex offender is around a specified location. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation also provides an Offender Search portal where interested persons may search with any of these search options:
- In Your Area
- Name
- City
- Noncompliant
How do I Visit an Inmate in Sweetwater County Jail?
Visitors are allowed to visit inmates six times a week for a maximum of 15 minutes per visit at no charge. The visiting hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 am, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 pm, and from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 pm. Not more than two visitors are allowed to visit at a time. Visits may be scheduled online using the Telmate system or in person at the visitation kiosks at the Detention Center. Online visits are also permitted using the Telmate system at a fee. Visitors must adhere to the visitation rules provided by the Detention Center. The detailed visitation rules can be obtained at the Detention Center or by calling the Telmate’s information line at 1-(866) 516-0115.
For inquiry and to book a visit, call central control at (307) 352-4911 or central booking at (307) 352-4935.
Sweetwater County Detention Center is located at:
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
Where and How to Find Sweetwater County Inmate Information
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office generates and maintains information on county inmates. Interested persons may access this information by using the Current Inmates and Information portal on the Sheriff’s website.
What are Sweetwater County Court Records?
Sweetwater court records are court documents that contain information on court proceedings, such as case files, dockets, transcripts, allegations, affidavits, depositions, and final dispositions. Requestors may retrieve court records by applying to the office of the Clerk of District Court. Call the clerk at (307) 872-3820 or (307) 922-5246 to confirm record processing fees and other requirements. The Wyoming Supreme Court Clerk's Office serves as the central repository for court records in the state. Interested persons may use the Case Search web portal to access court records online or visit the physical location of the Supreme Court Clerk's Office:
Wyoming Supreme Court
2301 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7316
Fax: (307) 777-6129
Location of all Courts in Sweetwater County
Below are the addresses and contact information of the Circuit, District, and Municipal Courts in Sweetwater:
Sweetwater County District Court
80 West Flaming Gorge Way, P.O. Box 430,
Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-3820
Fax: (307) 872-3986
Phone: (307) 922-5246 (Rock Springs)
Sweetwater County Circuit Court - Green River
Sweetwater County Courthouse
80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 206, Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-3800
Fax: (307) 872-3973
Sweetwater County Circuit Court
50140C US Hwy 191 South,
Suite 200, Rock Springs, WY 82901
Phone: (307) 922-5220
Fax: (307) 352-6758
Bairoil Municipal Court
1101 Antelope Drive, P.O. Box 58,
Bairoil, WY 82322
Phone: (307) 324-7653
Fax: (307) 324-4706
Green River Municipal Court
50 East 2nd North,
Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-0550
Fax: (307) 872-6115
Rock Springs Municipal Court
212 D Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901
Phone: (307) 352-1550
Fax: (307) 352-1593
Superior Municipal Court
3 North Main Street, P.O. Box 40,
Superior, WY 82945
Phone: (307) 362-8173
Wamsutter Municipal Court
231 McCormick Street,
Wamsutter, WY 82336
Phone: (307) 328-0468
What are Sweetwater County Vital Records?
Sweetwater county vital records are compiled and maintained by the County Clerk. Vital records include records on life events such as births, marriage, death, and divorce. County citizens can obtain vital records at the office of the County Clerk. The Vital Statistics Services under the Wyoming Health Department centrally maintains vital records in the state. The Clerk of District Court provides access to divorce records at the county level.
Where and How to Get Sweetwater County Divorce Records
Persons interested in retrieving divorce records in Sweetwater county may visit the office of the Clerk of District Court where the divorce was granted or mail a request application in a self-addressed stamped envelope to the same office. Requestors may call (307) 872-3820 or (307) 922-5246 for more inquiry on the requirements and record processing fees.
Sweetwater County District Court
80 West Flaming Gorge Way, P.O. Box 430,
Green River, WY 82935
Fax: (307) 872-3986
Where and How to Get Sweetwater County Marriage Records
Sweetwater county marriage records are issued and maintained by the County Clerk. The couple must both be present when applying for the certified copy of a marriage certificate. A completed request form, social security number, and valid I.D such as a driver’s license, passport, state ID, or birth certificate of both parties must be included in the request application. The required fee for a marriage license is $30 and $5 for a certified copy on file. Requestors may make payments by cash or money order.
Sweetwater County Clerk
80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 150
Green River, WY 82935
Office Hours: Working days except for legal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
County marriage records from 1867 to 1960 and state-issued certificates from 1941 to 1962 are on microfilm at the Wyoming State Archives, while state-issued certificates from 1963 to date can be obtained at the Wyoming Vital Statistics Services.
Where and How to Get Sweetwater County Birth Records
Sweetwater county birth records can be obtained at the office of the County Clerk. Applicants may send request applications to the office of the Sweetwater County Clerk together with the full name of the person on the birth record, the parent’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, and a valid photo ID.
Sweetwater County Clerk
80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 150
Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-3732
Phone: (307) 922-5208 - Rock Springs
Fax: (307) 872-3994
Office Hours: Monday to Friday except for legal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
Wyoming Vital Statistics Service maintains birth records centrally. Requestors may submit a completed birth record application form, a 20$ record processing fee, and other requirements stated on the application form to the address below:
Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Avenue
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7591
Where and How to Get Sweetwater County Death Records
Requestors may retrieve copies of Sweetwater county death records by querying the office of the County Clerk by mail or in person. A request application should include the full name of the deceased, date of death, place of death, and a valid photo ID.
Sweetwater County Clerk
80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 150
Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-3732
Phone: (307) 922-5208 - Rock Springs
Fax: (307) 872-3994
Office Hours: Monday to Friday except for legal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
Wyoming Vital Statistics Service is the central repository for death records in the state. Requestors may submit a completed death record application form, a 15$ record processing fee ($10 for each additional copy), and other requirements stated on the application form.
Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Avenue
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7591
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
