6-5-115. Neglect or refusal of ministerial officer to perform duty in criminal case; unnecessary delay in serving warrant; penalties.
(a) A person commits a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both, if he is:
(i) A clerk, sheriff, coroner or other ministerial officer who refuses or neglects to perform any duty he is required by law to perform in any criminal case or proceeding; or
(ii) An officer who unnecessarily delays serving a warrant legally issued in any criminal case when it is his duty to execute and in his power to serve the warrant.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Chapter 5 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 1 - Offenses by Public Officials
Section 6-5-101 - Definitions.
Section 6-5-102 - Bribery; Penalties.
Section 6-5-103 - Compensation for Past Official Behavior; Penalties.
Section 6-5-104 - Soliciting Unlawful Compensation; Penalties.
Section 6-5-107 - Official Misconduct; Penalties.
Section 6-5-108 - Issuing False Certificate; Penalties.
Section 6-5-110 - Wrongful Appropriation of Public Property; Penalties.
Section 6-5-111 - Failure or Refusal to Account For, Deliver or Pay Over Property; Penalties.
Section 6-5-113 - Removal From Office After Judgment of Conviction.
Section 6-5-116 - Public Officer Acting Before Qualifying; Penalty.
Section 6-5-117 - Public Officer Demanding Kickback From Deputy; Penalties.