# Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-106: Opinion formed from news reports or rumors

> Wyoming · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-106

## Section

- **Citation:** Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-106
- **Heading:** Opinion formed from news reports or rumors
- **Jurisdiction:** Wyoming
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wyoming Code / Title 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 7-11-106

## Text

(a) It is not cause for challenge that a person called to act as a juror in a criminal case has formed or expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused from news media reports or rumor if:

(i) The prospective juror states that he can lay aside his impression or opinion and render a verdict based on the evidence presented in court; and

(ii) The court is satisfied, from the examination of the prospective juror or from other evidence, that he will render an impartial verdict according to the law and the evidence submitted to the jury at trial.

## Nearby sections

- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-101 Impaneling in criminal cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-101.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-102 § 7-11-102. Trial of accused](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-102.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-103 Peremptory challenges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-103.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-104 Trial of challenges for cause](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-104.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-105 General grounds for challenging jurors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-105.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-106 Opinion formed from news reports or rumors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-106.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-107 Oath or affirmation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-107.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-201 Order of proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-201.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-202 Presence of defendant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-202.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-203 Dismissal for unnecessary delay](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-203.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-204 § 7-11-204. Applicability of civil procedure provisions and rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-204.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-205 Discharge of jury before verdict without prejudice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-205.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-206 Separation of jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-206.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-11-301 § 7-11-301. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-301.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C11_S7-11-106. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.