# Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-107: Waiver of rights

> Wyoming · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-107

## Section

- **Citation:** Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-107
- **Heading:** Waiver of rights
- **Jurisdiction:** Wyoming
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WY Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-107

## Text

A person who has been advised of his rights under W.S. 7-6-105 may waive any right provided by this act if at the time of or after waiver, the court finds that the person has acted with full awareness of his rights and of the consequences of a waiver and if the waiver is otherwise made according to law. Before making its findings, the court shall consider such factors as the person's age, education, familiarity with the English language and the complexity of the crime involved. A person who knowingly and voluntarily waives his right to counsel and who elects to represent himself shall not be entitled to standby counsel under this act.

## Nearby sections

- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-101.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-102 § 7-6-102. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-102.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-103 § 7-6-103. Creation of office of state public defender; appointment of state public defender and assistants; duties; removal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-103.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-104 Representation of needy persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-104.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-105 § 7-6-105. Advisement of rights; appointment of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-105.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-106 Determination of need; reimbursement for services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-106.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-107 § 7-6-107. Waiver of rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-107.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-108 Recovery of payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-108.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-109 Appointment of outside attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-109.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-110 Use of state or private facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-110.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-111 § 7-6-111. Office space](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-111.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-112 Applicability of provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-112.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-113 § 7-6-113. Funding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-113.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 7-6-114 Other legal protections or sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T7_C6_S7-6-114.md)

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