The bill amends existing laws related to the prosecution of domestic violence crimes in Wyoming. It introduces a new subsection (d) to W.S. 7-1-106, which mandates that any act involving bodily harm or threats against a household member must be prosecuted under specific sections of the law or relevant municipal ordinances. Charges can only be reduced or dismissed if the district attorney either declines to file charges with a written explanation or moves to reduce or dismiss the charge in open court, providing supporting facts for the decision.

Additionally, the bill creates a new subsection (c) in W.S. 7-20-107, requiring law enforcement officers to prepare detailed reports for each domestic violence incident they investigate. These reports must be forwarded to the district attorney within ten days, who is then obligated to notify the victim about the case status and any prosecution decisions within five days. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-1-106, 7-20-107