Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 to 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 to 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 to 1-21-1403 § 1-21-1012
Writ of restitution; issuance.
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1-21-1012. Writ of restitution; issuance. When a judgment of restitution is entered by a circuit court, the court shall, at the request of the plaintiff, his agent or attorney, issue a writ of restitution thereon.
Under Wyoming Stat. § 1-21-1012, once a circuit court enters a judgment of restitution in an eviction proceeding, the court is required to issue a writ of restitution upon request by the prevailing party or their representative. The writ is the formal legal instrument that authorizes the physical restoration of the property to the landlord. This step follows the court's judgment and is a distinct, request-driven part of the eviction process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1-21-1012, a landlord who has obtained a judgment of restitution from a Wyoming circuit court must affirmatively request the issuance of a writ of restitution to proceed with recovering possession of the property. Compliant operators typically submit this request promptly through the court, either personally, through an agent, or through an attorney. The writ itself is the document that enables law enforcement to carry out the restoration of possession.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyoming Stat. § 1-21-1012 establishes that a writ of restitution is only issued after a circuit court has entered a formal judgment of restitution, meaning a tenant has the opportunity to contest the underlying eviction before that judgment is reached. If a writ has been issued, it signals that a court judgment already exists, and tenants may wish to review whether proper procedures were followed at every stage of the proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations in Wyoming can help explain what options may be available to someone facing enforcement of a writ of restitution.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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