Which Wyoming court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | Circuit Court: Small Claims | Up to $6,000 | Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-201 |
| Limited civil | Circuit Court | Up to $50,000 | Wyo. Stat. § 5-9-128 |
| General civil | District Court Over $50,000. | No limit | Wyo. Const. art. V |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 21 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (W.R.C.P. 12(a)(1)(A)).
11 Wyoming forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Wyoming practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- SummonsW.R.C.P. 4 / 12(a)(1)(A): 21-day answer
- Civil Cover SheetWyoming District Court: required at filing
- Return of ServiceW.R.C.P. 4(o): proof of service
- Affidavit and Motion to Proceed In Forma PauperisWyo. Stat. § 1-14-102: fee waiver
- Notice of DismissalW.R.C.P. 41(a)(1): voluntary dismissal
- Application for Entry of Default and Motion for Default JudgmentW.R.C.P. 55(a)-(b): two-stage default, 3-day notice if appeared
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Default JudgmentW.R.C.P. 55(b): 10% interest (Wyo. Stat. § 1-16-102)
- Writ of Continuing Garnishment (Earnings)Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-15-501 to 1-15-511: 25% / 30x fed min wage, 90-day writ
- Writ of Post-Judgment Garnishment (Non-Earnings)Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-15-401 et seq.: bank accounts & property
- Examination of Judgment DebtorWyo. Stat. § 1-17-401 et seq.: proceedings in aid of execution
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Wyoming matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Application for Entry of Default and Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Writ of Continuing Garnishment (Earnings) · Writ of Post-Judgment Garnishment (Non-Earnings) · Examination of Judgment Debtor
Fee Waiver
Affidavit and Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Wyoming county are in the 1Court Directory: Wyoming.
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