WY · rules
W.R.Cr.P. 46.2
Post Conviction Release or Detention
(a) Pending sentence. — The court shall order that a defendant who has been
found guilty of an offense and who is waiting imposition or execution of
sentence be detained, unless the court finds that the defendant is not likely to
flee or pose a danger to the safety of any other person or the community if
released under Rule 46.1(b) or (c). If the court makes such a finding, such court
shall order the release of the defendant in accordance with Rule 46.1(b) or (c).
(b) Pending appeal by defendant. — The court shall order that a defendant
who has been found guilty of an offense who is waiting and sentenced to a term
of imprisonment, and who has filed an appeal or a petition for a writ of
certiorari, be detained, unless the court finds that the defendant is not likely
to flee or pose a danger to the safety of any other person or the community if
released under Rule 46.1(b) or (c). If the court makes such findings, such
judicial officer shall order the release of the defendant in accordance with Rule
46.1(b) or (c).
History
History: Amended October 30, 1992, effective January 19, 1993.
Provenance
- Source
- wyocourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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