Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0287
Protecting Self-Defense and Reimbursement
Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act aims to clarify the use of self-defense, require expungement for cases dismissed due to self-defense, and allow reimbursement for costs incurred during criminal prosecution if self-defense is successfully asserted.
What it does
- Clarifies when using force in self-defense is reasonable.
- Requires courts to remove records from people who were charged with a crime but cleared because they used self-defense.
- Allows people who are not guilty or have charges dismissed due to self-defense to get money back for costs like attorney fees and bail.
Who it affects
- People charged with a crime but cleared because they used self-defense.
- Courts that handle cases involving self-defense claims.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was never introduced for consideration.
- Details on how the reimbursement process will work are limited to what is stated in the bill text.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Expungement
- The process of permanently destroying, deleting, or erasing all records related to an arrest, charge, prosecution, or disposition so that the record is irretrievable.
- Criminal Prosecution
- Includes being arrested, charged with a crime, or going through a criminal trial.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO