Wyoming § 31-11-111 - Seizure of vehicles by officers.
Full text of Wyoming Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 31-11-111 — Seizure of vehicles by officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-11-111. Seizure of vehicles by officers.
All officers, having probable cause, may take and hold possession of any vehicle for a reasonable time not to exceed ninety (90) days as may be necessary if the vehicle identification number of the vehicle has been altered, removed, changed or obliterated. Any officer taking possession of a vehicle shall immediately notify the local sheriff's office and the rightful owner, if known. The notification shall contain a description of the vehicle and any other facts that may assist in locating the rightful owner or in prosecuting any person for a violation of law.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 31-11-111 cover?
Section 31-11-111 ("Seizure of vehicles by officers.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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