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Lincoln County Courts & Bond Hearings

Lincoln County Circuit Court and 3rd Judicial District Court: where to go, who to call, and how bond gets set.

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Lincoln County courts and how bail is set

Criminal cases in Lincoln County move through two state courts in Kemmerer. Understanding which court has the case tells you when bond will be set, where hearings are held, and who to call. Bail City Bail Bonds writes bonds for both.

Lincoln County Circuit Court

AddressLincoln County Justice Center, 1040 Justice Center Dr, Kemmerer, WY 83101 (Afton office: 421 Jefferson St, Ste 101, Afton, WY 83110, (307) 886-9271)
Phone(307) 877-4431
HandlesMisdemeanors, initial appearances, bond hearings, preliminary hearings on felonies

Circuit Court is where almost every case starts. The initial appearance, usually the next business day after arrest, is where the judge reads the charges, sets bond and conditions, and schedules the next hearing. Misdemeanors stay here through trial. Felonies get a preliminary hearing here before moving to District Court.

3rd Judicial District Court

Address925 Sage Ave, Kemmerer, WY 83101 (P.O. Drawer 510, Kemmerer, WY 83101)
Clerk of District Court(307) 877-2053
Judicial District3rd Judicial District of Wyoming
HandlesFelony arraignments, trials, sentencing, probation revocations

District Court hears felony cases after they are bound over from Circuit Court. Bond set in Circuit Court usually carries over, but the District judge can modify it at arraignment. Bail City can post a new or modified bond the same day.

Lincoln County Courthouse

925 Sage Ave, Kemmerer, WY 83101. The courthouse houses the Clerk of District Court, where bond paperwork and case records are filed, and the county attorney's office.

What happens at a bond hearing

  1. The judge reviews the charges, criminal history, and ties to the community.
  2. Bond is set as cash or surety, cash only, or personal recognizance, with conditions such as no contact orders or alcohol monitoring.
  3. Once bond is set, Bail City posts it at Lincoln County Detention Center, usually within the hour.
  4. The defendant is released with the next court date and must attend every hearing.
Missed a court date in Lincoln County? A bench warrant may already be issued. Use our confidential warrant search and we will help you clear it with a walk-through bond.

Frequently asked questions

Which court sets bail in Lincoln County?
Bond is usually set at the initial appearance in Lincoln County Circuit Court. Felony bonds can be modified later in 3rd Judicial District Court.
When is the initial appearance in Lincoln County?
Typically the next business day after arrest. Weekend arrests often wait until Monday unless the charge is on the jail's bond schedule.
Can bail be lowered in Lincoln County?
Yes. Your attorney can file a motion to modify bond in the court handling the case. If it is reduced, Bail City can post the new amount immediately.
Where do I pay a cash-only bond in Lincoln County?
At Lincoln County Detention Center or the clerk of the court that set it, in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Call us if you are unsure which applies.
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