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 § 1-21-1007
Bond on granting continuance.
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1-21-1007. Bond on granting continuance. No continuance shall be granted the defendant for longer than two (2) days unless he gives a bond to the adverse party, with good and sufficient surety approved by the circuit court, conditioned for the payment of the rent that may accrue and costs if judgment is rendered against him.
Under Wyoming Stat. § 1-21-1007, when a defendant in an eviction or unlawful detainer proceeding seeks a delay (continuance) of more than two days, the court may only grant that delay if the defendant first posts a bond. The bond must be backed by an approved surety and is structured to cover any rent that continues to accrue during the delay, as well as court costs, should the court ultimately rule against the defendant. This rule is designed to protect the landlord's financial interests while the case is pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1-21-1007, landlords involved in Wyoming circuit court eviction proceedings generally benefit from a procedural safeguard when a tenant requests a continuance beyond two days. A compliant understanding of this provision means that landlords can expect the court to require the tenant to post a bond covering accruing rent and costs before any such delay is approved. Property owners and managers typically keep careful records of rent amounts and accrual dates so that the bond amount can be accurately assessed by the court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyoming Stat. § 1-21-1007 establishes that a tenant (defendant) who needs more than two days of additional time in a circuit court eviction proceeding must post a bond with an approved surety as a condition of receiving that extra time. This bond is meant to secure payment of ongoing rent and costs if the case is decided against the tenant. Tenants who believe they need a continuance may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what bond requirements could apply and what options exist for meeting them.
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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