Fremont County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Fremont County Bail and Release
Fremont County is huge, reaching from Dubois past Lander and Riverton to Shoshoni and wrapping around the Wind River Indian Reservation. Anyone charged with a state crime here is booked into the Fremont County Detention Center, 460 Railroad St, Lander, WY 82520. Bail lets a person go home while the case moves on, through cash, a bail company's bond or a plain promise to show up. Read on for who sets it, where to pay and what slows release.
The official inmate search can help you locate someone. Our Fremont County Inmates in Custody page fills in the other parts of an arrest: who was booked lately, warrants still out, the charges and how to get belongings back.
Here, bonds are paid at the courthouse during the work week, not at the jail: 450 North 2nd Street, Lander, WY 82520, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., call the Detention Center at 307-332-1858 to learn what to do. A new inmate also has a right to hear, within four hours, that they may write the judge to ask for release. Our court guide explains later hearings.
1. Who sets bail in Fremont County?
Circuit Court sets bail on state charges, along with handling misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings (W.S. 7-10-104(a)). This county has two Circuit Court offices in the 9th Judicial District:
- Lander: Fremont County Courthouse, 450 North 2nd Street, Room 230, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-3239.
- Riverton: 1160 Major Avenue, Suite 100, Riverton, WY 82501, 307-856-7259.
Someone arrested without a warrant can only be held for 72 hours unless a judge finds probable cause, meaning a real reason to think they committed a crime (W.R.Cr.P. 5(a)). When a felony goes up to District Court, the bail order goes with it until that judge changes it (W.S. 7-10-103).
↑ Back to the question list2. What kinds of bail can a Fremont County judge order?
The judge looks at the release request the person wrote from jail and the facts of the case (W.R.Cr.P. 46.1(a)(1)). Then the judge chooses:
- Recognizance. Release on a signed promise, with no money paid.
- Conditions. Release with rules, such as testing sober, a curfew or keeping away from someone.
- Cash. The whole bail amount is paid to the court.
- Surety. A licensed bail bond company promises the court the full amount, and you pay it a fee.
- Other security. The law also allows "cash, appearance bond or other security" (W.S. 7-10-103).
Not following a condition can mean going back to jail on a higher bond.
↑ Back to the question list3. What does bail usually cost?
Circuit Court uses the statewide bond schedule, updated September 22, 2026, for lower-level offenses. Every price on it includes court costs and fees:
- Tier A: $85
- Tier B: $100
- Tier C: $150, including driving without a license and an open container in a moving car
- Tier D: $250, including careless driving
- Tier E: $450, including driving on a license that was suspended or revoked
- Fishing without a license, for anyone 14 or older: $250
- Missing a required court date on a must-appear charge: $250
When a charge is not on the schedule, a judge decides the amount. That goes for DUI, theft, drug possession, battery and domestic battery. Felony bail is always set by a judge, who considers how serious the charge is, the person's past and whether they have roots in the area.
↑ Back to the question list4. Where do I pay bail in Fremont County?
From Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., bonds are paid at the courthouse: 450 North 2nd Street, Lander, WY 82520. After 5 p.m., call the Detention Center at 307-332-1858 to learn what to do.
Before you head out:
- Call the jail and confirm the person is there.
- Get the bond amount, the type of bond and the case number.
- Call the Circuit Court that set it to ask which payments are taken, Lander at 307-332-3239 or Riverton at 307-856-7259.
- Bring photo ID and keep your receipt.
5. Can I post bail in Riverton?
The Riverton Circuit Court office, 1160 Major Avenue, Suite 100, Riverton, WY 82501, 307-856-7259, handles many cases from the east side of the county. Call before you go to ask if the bond can be paid there.
Once a felony reaches District Court, bond matters go to its clerk, Room 235 of the courthouse, 450 North 2nd Street, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-1134. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Use the Circuit Court and District Court entrance and turn left.
City courts collect fines, not jail bonds. Lander Municipal Court is at 250 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-8179. Riverton Municipal Court is at 816 North Federal Boulevard, Riverton, WY 82501, 307-856-0165, with a payment box in the parking lot for after hours.
↑ Back to the question list6. What forms of payment are taken?
Each court sets its own rules for bonds, so ask the clerk when you call. Write down who a money order or cashier's check should be made out to.
Some citations can be paid on the Wyoming Judicial Branch payment site. It handles tickets and fines only. It cannot be used to free someone from jail.
Lander city fines can be paid at the counter with cash, a money order or a card. By mail, send a money order. By phone, pay with a card any time at 877-843-9753.
↑ Back to the question list7. Is a bail bondsman a good option?
A bondsman, also called a surety, is on the hook to the court for every dollar of bail if the person misses court. In exchange, you hand over a fee. The Wyoming Supreme Court sets rules for checking whether a bonding company can truly cover the amount (W.S. 7-10-102). Only a person holding a Wyoming insurance license may write an insurer-backed bond.
- You won't get the fee back, even if the case is dismissed.
- Bondsmen often ask for collateral, like a car or land title.
- Co-signers can be forced to pay all of the bail if the person runs.
- Keep a signed copy of the contract.
To find out if a bondsman is licensed, call Consumer Affairs at the state Department of Insurance, 106 E 6th Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-7402. A bondsman can't help if the judge ordered a cash-only bond.
↑ Back to the question list8. What other holds could keep someone in jail?
Each case has its own bail. Other holds include:
- A Lander, Riverton, Shoshoni or Dubois city case.
- Another Wyoming county's warrant. Once a judge there sets bond by video, the family has one day to pay it in Lander before transport begins (W.R.Cr.P. 46.1(g)).
- Breaking the terms of probation or parole.
- A tribal, federal or immigration hold.
The jail sometimes houses people in other counties' jails. Commission records show payments to the Natrona and Sweetwater sheriffs for inmate housing. Call 307-332-1858 to confirm where the person is and what holds they have.
↑ Back to the question list9. Is bail ever denied in Wyoming?
Rarely. The Wyoming Constitution says everyone may be released on bail except for capital crimes when the proof is evident or the presumption great. It also bans excessive bail (Wyo. Const. art. 1, sec. 14; W.S. 7-10-101(b)). A judge with worries usually sets more money or strict rules.
The County and Prosecuting Attorney's Office speaks for the state on bail. Its offices are at 450 N 2nd Street, Room 170, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-1162, and 1160 Major Avenue, Suite 300, Riverton, WY 82501, 307-857-3653.
↑ Back to the question list10. How can someone ask for lower bail?
The release request written from jail is a chance to explain why the person will come back. Mention work, family, a home and how they'll get to court.
A lawyer can file a motion asking for lower bail or easier rules. A motion is a formal request to the judge. In a felony, District Court can review bail after the case comes up (W.S. 7-10-103). The District Court clerk's number is 307-332-1134.
A person with a drug or alcohol problem may also ask about the county's treatment courts, which supervise people closely instead of keeping them in jail. The office is at 450 N. 2nd St., Room 100, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-1101.
↑ Back to the question list11. Can I get a public defender in Fremont County?
Yes, if the judge finds the person can't pay for a lawyer. The State Public Defender takes the case. Its central office is at 316 West 22nd Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-7519. Ask there for the office that covers this county. These income rules apply (W.S. 7-6-106):
- Less than 125% of the poverty guideline: needy.
- Between 125% and 218%: up to the judge.
- Above 218%: not needy, with rare felony exceptions.
Speak up at the first hearing. The judge can order part of the cost repaid later.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which courts handle Fremont County cases?
- Lander Circuit Court: 450 North 2nd Street, Room 230, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-3239.
- Riverton Circuit Court: 1160 Major Avenue, Suite 100, Riverton, WY 82501, 307-856-7259.
- District Court, 9th Judicial District: 450 North 2nd Street, Room 235, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-1134. Felonies and youth cases.
- Lander Municipal Court: 250 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-8179.
- Riverton Municipal Court: 816 North Federal Boulevard, Riverton, WY 82501, 307-856-0165. Arraignments Wednesdays at noon.
- Dubois Municipal Court: Town Hall, 712 Meckem Street, Dubois, WY 82513, 307-455-2132.
- Shoshoni Municipal Court: Town Hall, 102 E. 2nd, Shoshoni, WY 82649, 307-876-2515.
13. How do I get my bail money back?
Cash bail is returned at the end of the case, as long as the person attended each hearing. The court can take out fines and costs first. Give the clerk an up-to-date mailing address.
Ask about timing at the court that holds the money: Lander Circuit Court at 307-332-3239, Riverton Circuit Court at 307-856-7259 or the clerk of District Court at 307-332-1134. Bail lost because of a missed court date goes to the county school fund (W.S. 7-10-105).
↑ Back to the question list14. How can I add money for someone in the Fremont County jail?
There are two ways listed by the county:
- Online, through the jail's commissary deposit service.
- By mail, with a money order or cashier's check sent to 460 Railroad Street, Lander, WY 82520. Put your full name and return address on it. Cash and checks from third parties are returned.
To set up a phone account so you can talk with an inmate, call 800-943-2189. Our money deposit guide walks through each step. For questions about belongings at release, call 307-332-1858.
↑ Back to the question list15. What if the arrest is federal or on the reservation?
Serious crimes on the Wind River Indian Reservation are often prosecuted in federal court, and the FBI and BIA look into them together. The BIA's Wind River Detention center in Fort Washakie holds tribal and federal prisoners. For help finding someone there, call the BIA Wind River Agency at 307-556-6209.
Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, which has a magistrate judge in Lander. The Casper clerk's office is at 111 South Wolcott, Room 121, Casper, WY 82601, 307-232-2620. A detention hearing decides release, with short delays allowed (18 U.S.C. 3142(f)). Federal pretrial officers work from 125 Sunflower Street, Lander, WY 82520, 307-332-4891. Sentenced federal prisoners are listed in the BOP locator.
↑ Back to the question list16. Does bail end an immigration hold?
No. The criminal bail and an immigration hold are handled separately:
- ICE gives the jail a detainer, Form I-247A.
- Even after bail is posted, the person may be held up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- ICE comes to get the person and brings them to a detention center.
- Search the ICE Online Detainee Locator with the person's A-number or full name, along with their birth country.
For this county, ICE's check-in office is in Casper: 150 E. B Street, Room 1014, Casper, WY 82601, 307-261-6590.
↑ Back to the question list17. Where would a prison sentence be served?
Misdemeanor sentences are served at the jail in Lander. A felony prison term is served in the custody of the Wyoming Department of Corrections, which assesses them and then places them.
The Wyoming Honor Farm, a minimum-custody prison for men, is near Riverton at 40 Honor Farm Road, Riverton, WY 82501, 307-856-9578. Search for a prisoner with the WDOC offender locator, or read our Wyoming prisons guide. Corrections headquarters: 1934 Wyott Drive, Suite 100, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-7208.
↑ Back to the question list18. What if a Fremont County teen is arrested?
An arrested child is supposed to go home with a parent or guardian, or with some other grown-up who takes charge. Police can keep the child only for safety or to stop them from fleeing. They must contact a parent as soon as possible (W.S. 14-6-206). A child kept in custody must get a hearing in two days or less, leaving out weekends and holidays. The child must be kept away from adult prisoners (W.S. 14-6-207 and 14-6-209).
Juvenile cases are heard in District Court and kept private. The county prosecutor's office handles them. Call it in Lander at 307-332-1162 or in Riverton at 307-857-3653 with questions. The Juvenile Treatment Court serves teens 13 to 18 with drug or alcohol problems.
↑ Back to the question listFremont County Detention Center
Address:
460 Railroad Street
Lander, WY 82520
Phone:
307-332-1858
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Fremont County
Does Fremont County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Fremont County?
Who can set bail in Fremont County?
When is bail set in Fremont County Wyoming?
Does Fremont County have bail?
Yes, Fremont County recognizes most types of bonds.
2026/2027 Bond schedule for Wyoming
What kind of bonds are accepted in Fremont County?
Bail is available in three forms in Fremont County: release on own recognizance, cash bond, or bail bond. A bail bond will require the use of a bail bond agent.
Who can set bail in Fremont County?
Bail is set by a judge. For minor, non-violent offense the judge will normally follow a bail schedule. For more serious cases the judge will calculate bail according to what they believe is necessary to insure appearance at further proceedings.
When is bail set in Fremont County Wyoming?
Bail will be set during the defendant’s first appearance in court, also known as a bail hearing. This hearing will generally occur within 72 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends and holidays.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Fremont County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Fremont County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Fremont County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Fremont County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Fremont County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety..
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Fremont County have bail?
Yes, Fremont County recognizes most types of bonds.
2026/2027 Bond schedule for Wyoming
What kind of bonds are accepted in Fremont County?
Bail is available in three forms in Fremont County: release on own recognizance, cash bond, or bail bond. A bail bond will require the use of a bail bond agent.
Who can set bail in Fremont County?
Bail is set by a judge. For minor, non-violent offense the judge will normally follow a bail schedule. For more serious cases the judge will calculate bail according to what they believe is necessary to insure appearance at further proceedings.
When is bail set in Wyoming?
Bail will be set during the defendant’s first appearance in court, also known as a bail hearing. This hearing will generally occur within 72 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends and holidays.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Fremont County Wyoming?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Fremont County Wyoming, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail could be the defendant, a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Wyoming could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Fremont County Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming does offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Fremont County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Fremont County.
What options are there to pay bail in Fremont County Wyoming?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Fremont County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Fremont County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Wyoming?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Fremont County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Wyoming?
The Fremont County Detention Center or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.