§ 7-2-107 — Arrest or detention of persons with diplomatic immunities

Wyoming § 7-2-107

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 07: Criminal Procedure
• Ch. 2: PEACE OFFICERS

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(a) This section applies to an individual who upon being
stopped, detained or arrested by a peace officer for a violation
of W.S. 6-2-106, a driving while under the influence offense or
a moving violation pursuant to the motor vehicle laws of Wyoming
or local ordinance, provides a driver's license issued by the
United States department of state or otherwise claims immunities
or privileges pursuant to title 22, chapter 6 of the United
States Code.
(b) If a driver as described in subsection (a) of this
section is stopped, detained or arrested by a peace officer who
has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed a
violation described in subsection (a) of this section, the peace
officer shall:
(i) Within a reasonable amount of time, contact the
United States department of state and verify the driver's status
and possible immunity;
(ii) Record relevant information from the driver's
license or identification card issued by the United States
department of state; and
(iii) Within five (5) days after the date of the
stop, forward the following to the United States department of
state:
(A) A written report of the incident; and
(B) A copy of the citation or other charging
document if issued.
(c) The provisions of this section do not prohibit the
application of any law to a criminal violation by any individual
who claims immunities pursuant to title 22, chapter 6 of the
United States Code.