Statute of limitations for sexual assault in Wyoming

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Published June 30, 2025 • Updated April 23, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Rule or statute summary

Wyoming’s statute of limitations (SOL) for sexual-assault-related criminal prosecutions is handled through the state’s general criminal limitations framework—not by a clearly identified, charge-specific sexual assault deadline in this snapshot.

That means the default/general limitations period applies unless another Wyoming statute (for example, a tolling or special timing rule triggered by specific facts) extends, suspends, or otherwise changes the filing timeline.

Default rule (general limitations period): Wyoming generally requires that prosecutors file the charging document within 4 years of the date the offense occurred, based on Wyoming’s general SOL statute.

Practical takeaway: If the alleged sexual assault conduct happened on a given date, the baseline “latest filing date” is typically 4 years later—subject to procedural details (what counts as “filing”) and any applicable tolling or special rules.

Important scope note (read this first): This snapshot is built around Wyoming’s general/default SOL. It does not identify a separate, charge-type-specific sexual assault sub-rule. If a different limitations provision applies to your specific case facts, the deadline can change.

What you’ll “input” in DocketMath

DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations calculator (tool name: DocketMath) is designed for the baseline workflow described below:

Offense date (the start point): the date the alleged conduct occurred
Jurisdiction: Wyoming (US-WY)
Default/general SOL selection: use the default/general rule when no charge-specific special limitations provision is identified in the snapshot

What the output typically means

DocketMath provides a latest filing date based on the SOL period. As the offense date moves earlier or later, the calculated deadline shifts accordingly.

Example (illustrative): If an alleged offense occurred on 2022-01-10, the default 4-year SOL window runs until roughly 2026-01-10 (subject to how the calculator treats exact day/time cutoffs).
Example (illustrative): If the offense occurred on 2019-06-25, the default timeline runs until roughly 2023-06-25.

Gentle disclaimer: SOL computations can depend on procedural details (for example, what constitutes “commencement” or “filing” under Wyoming procedure) and on whether any tolling rules or other Wyoming-specific provisions apply. Use the calculator as a deadline planning aid, and verify the effect of any tolling or special timing rules for your particular charge and facts.

Citations

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) — 4-year general criminal statute of limitations
Source: Wyoming Legislature (wyoleg.gov)

Source link: https://www.wyoleg.gov/

Use these sources to confirm the authoritative text before finalizing the calculation.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105

When rules change, rerun the calculation with updated inputs and store the revision in the matter record.

Use the calculator

Use DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations tool here: **/tools/statute-of-limitations

Run the Statute Of Limitations calculation in DocketMath, then save the output so it can be audited later: Open the calculator.

Step-by-step workflow (Wyoming default)

Open /tools/statute-of-limitations.
Select/confirm Wyoming (US-WY) as the jurisdiction.
Enter the offense date (alleged act date).
Choose the default/general rule (this snapshot does not identify a distinct charge-type sexual assault sub-rule).

How outputs change with inputs

Earlier offense date → earlier deadline
A date in 2018 produces an earlier “latest filing date” than a date in 2020.
Later offense date → later deadline
The 4-year “latest filing date” moves forward as the offense date moves later.
Less precise offense-date knowledge → less precise deadline
If you only know an approximate timeframe (month/year), the resulting “latest filing date” may not be as precise. Use the best estimate available and keep notes on assumptions.

Quick reference: default Wyoming SOL timeline (from this snapshot)

Item	Wyoming default (from Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C))
Default criminal SOL period (general rule)	4 years
Baseline calculator logic	Adds 4 years to the offense date
Snapshot scope	General/default only (no charge-specific sub-rule identified here)

Warning: SOL deadlines can be affected by tolling or other Wyoming-specific rules tied to case facts. DocketMath’s baseline calculator focuses on the default period—so always check whether additional provisions apply.