# W.R.Cr.P. 2: Rule 2. Purpose and Construction

> Wyoming · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** W.R.Cr.P. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. Purpose and Construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Wyoming
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wyoming Court Rules / Wyoming Rules of Criminal Procedure / W.R.Cr.P. 2

## Text

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every
criminal proceeding. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure,
fairness in administration and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and
delay.

## Nearby sections

- [W.R.Cr.P. 1 Rule 1. Scope and Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R1.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 2 Rule 2. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R2.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 3 Rule 3. Indictment, Information or Citation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R3.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 3.1 Rule 3.1. Use of Citations; Bail](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R3_1.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 4 Rule 4. Warrant or Summons upon Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R4.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 5 Rule 5. Initial Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R5.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Preliminary Examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R5_1.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 6 Rule 6. Grand Juries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R6.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 7 Rule 7. [Deleted]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R7.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 8 Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses and Defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R8.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 9 Rule 9. Warrant or Summons upon Indictment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R9.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 10 Rule 10. Arraignment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R10.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 11 Rule 11. Pleas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R11.md)
- [W.R.Cr.P. 12 Rule 12. Pleadings and Motions Before Trial; Defenses and Objec- tions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULECRIMPROC_R12.md)

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