Statute of Limitations for Rape / Sexual Assault (adult victim) in Wyoming

Overview

In Wyoming, the statute of limitations (SOL) for prosecuting certain adult sexual offenses is governed by Wyoming’s general limitations framework for criminal actions. In practical terms, the “clock” determines how long the state has to file charges after the alleged incident.

For many rape and sexual assault allegations involving adult victims, the baseline SOL is 4 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C). That means a prosecution generally must be commenced within that time window—subject to specific exceptions that can extend (or otherwise affect) the filing deadline.

If you’re trying to estimate deadlines for an adult-victim rape/sexual assault allegation, DocketMath’s Statute of Limitations calculator can turn dates into a workable “latest possible filing date” based on the SOL period and the tolling/exception inputs you choose.

Limitation period

Baseline SOL: 4 years (adult-victim rape/sexual assault categories)

Wyoming’s statute of limitations for the relevant class of criminal actions is:

• 4 years (general rule for covered offenses)
• Statutory reference: **Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)

What “4 years” means in day-to-day use

When a statute says an SOL is “4 years,” the practical calculation generally starts from an event date tied to the offense (commonly the date of the alleged act). The exact trigger can matter (for example, if the charge relies on a particular date or if multiple acts are alleged), but your workflow should start with the clearest date you have.

Here’s how the inputs typically affect outputs in a calculator workflow:

• Start date (incident date):

  • Earlier start dates push the “latest filing date” earlier.
  • Later start dates push the “latest filing date” later.
• Exception selection:

  • If you select an exception that applies, the calculated deadline may extend beyond the simple “start date + 4 years.”
• Charge category / mapping:

  • If the calculator maps the allegation to a different statutory subsection (for example, a different limitations clause within § 1-3-105), the output may change—even when the SOL length is still 4 years.

Quick reference table (baseline)

Key exceptions

Even when the baseline SOL is 4 years, Wyoming law includes provisions that can alter how that time limit operates. Below are the exceptions called out in the jurisdiction data you’re using for this calculator page.

Exceptions listed for 4-year treatment (per provided Wyoming data)

• Exception M1: referenced with **Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)
• Exception M3: referenced with Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105
• Exception N1: referenced with Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-101
• Exception P1: listed as null in the provided data context (meaning the exception label is available in the calculator mapping, but there’s no additional statute mapping text included here)

Because this page is designed to be practical (and not legal advice), the best way to handle exceptions is to use the calculator with the exception toggle(s) that match the scenario described in your case materials.

Checklist: what to collect before choosing an exception

To use DocketMath effectively, try to gather:

Statute citation

The core Wyoming SOL citation for the 4-year period referenced in this page is:

• Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) — 4 years (exception mapping: M1 per provided jurisdiction data)

The broader limitations framework reference that also appears in the provided mapping:

• Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105 — 4 years (exception mapping: M3 per provided jurisdiction data)

Additionally, the jurisdiction data flags one related citation that may be used in certain mappings:

• Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-101 — 4 years (exception mapping: N1 per provided jurisdiction data)

Finally, the provided data includes:

• null — 4 years (exception mapping: P1)

All statutory references are tied to the Wyoming Legislature’s official statutory repository:

• Source: https://www.wyoleg.gov/

Use the calculator

Use DocketMath’s Statute of Limitations calculator at:

• ** /tools/statute-of-limitations

How to get an actionable output

1. Open /tools/statute-of-limitations .
2. Enter the incident/start date for the alleged adult sexual assault.
3. Choose the Wyoming SOL rule corresponding to this page:

   • **4 years — Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)
4. If your fact pattern matches one of the mapped exceptions, enable the relevant exception option:

   • M1, M3, N1, or P1 (based on the calculator’s exception labels)

How the output changes (typical behavior)

• With the baseline rule only (no exception selected):

  • You should see a “deadline” calculated at start date + 4 years.
• With an exception selected:

  • The calculated deadline may move forward depending on how the exception is implemented in the tool’s mapping.

Practical tip for interpreting results

After you compute a deadline, compare it to the key case dates you have:

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