Where and when can I get fingerprinted?
Sometimes your job or participation in a group or activity requires that you be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are conducted every Wednesday by appointment only between NOON and 4:30 PM.
1. Bring a Photo ID
2. Bring $5.00 cash, check or money order for each set of prints
3. We will provide the fingerprint cards unless your employer requires there own cards to be utilized.
Come into the main entrance of the Sheriff's Office and check in with the Dispatch Center for your appointment.
How do I obtain a copy of a Case Report, Incident Report or Arrest Record?
Please download and complete the following fillable form. Forms can be emailed back to Dispatch@bighorncountywy.gov where they will be forwarded to the Records Deputy.
RECORD REQUEST FORM: BHCSO RECORDS REQUEST 2025
- Record Requests may take up to 10 business days to compile and complete
- There could be fee's associated for extensive research, digital media requests or amount of records requested. Please see the fee structure within the request form.
- Please ensure the request form is filled out completely
What do I do if I get a ticket and how to take care of it?
If you are issued a citation from a Law Enforcement Officer, you can either choose to contest the ticket by showing up to the appropriate court on the provided court date in person or you can pay your ticket via the following methods:
All Citations issued by the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming Highway Patrol, Wyoming Game and Fish and Wyoming State Parks written into the Big Horn County Circuit Court in Basin, Wyoming. The Circuit Court can be reached at 307-568-2367. Further information regarding the 5th Judicial Circuit may be found here: Basin, Wy Circuit Court
Citations issued by the Greybull Police Department can be paid at the Greybull Town Hall, Municipal Court or paying online: Town of Greybull Municipal Court Online Bill Pay
Citations issued by Basin Police Department can be paid at the Basin Town Hall, Municipal Court or paying online at: Town of Basin Municipal Court Online Pay
Citations issued by the Lovell Police Department: Please contact the Lovell Police Department: Town of Lovell Police Department
What do I do if I have a warrant and it is bondable?
Please contact the respective court that your warrant is issued through.
Big Horn County District Court
Town of Greybull Police Department
I found a stray dog in the County, will the Sheriffs Office come and retreive it from me?
The short answer is No. The Big Horn County Sheriffs Office does not have an animal control officer or facility to hold stray dogs. If the dog is found out in the County, we have found the most useful way to get the animal reunited with its owner is through the utilization of social media. It is also important to note that there are several ranch operations in the County that utilize livestock guardian dogs. At times these dogs can be not so friendly as they are working dogs and protecting their livestock. Please do not approach or attempt to capture dogs that do not wish to be caught. Contact the on duty Deputy for further information or questions at 307-568-2324.
Further stray dog options include:
Town of Lovell Animal Control/Shelter
Town of Greybull Police Department
Can a deputy come to my house for a vin check?
Deputies will respond to VIN requests at private residences. Please take note that VIN Inspections are not a priority and our Deputies will do everything they can to get them compelted in a reasonable amount of time, pending other emergent and non-emergent calls for service.
Someone has hit a deer, it is still alive, can I dispatch the deer?
No, Please contact the Big Horn County Communications Center to report all crashes and deer strikes at 307-568-2324. We will dispatch the nearest Deputy to respond to the request. Pelase do not dispatch any injured wildlife.
Can a deputy or officer come unlock my vehicle for me?
Depending on the specific information and if it is a life safety matter, Deputies may be able to unlock your vehicle or gain access depending on the circumstance. For all non-emergent unlocks, we will contact the nearest locksmith or towing company to assist you with gaining access to your vehicle. Please call us for assistance at 307-568-2324.
Can you tell me who this vehicle belongs to?!
We can not give out that information. We can investigate and if it is on your property, we can have it towed.
Why are you asking so many questions?! Just send help!
Our emergency telecommunicators have people headed your way after you provide us the nature and location of your emergency. We need to keep you on the line to make sure responding deputies and officers have the most up to date and accurate information regarding the incident.
We 'team' dispatch, one dispatcher will be on the phone with the 911 caller while another is dispatching the appropriate agencies and units, ie, ambulance, fire and/or law enforcement.
We need to ask, re-ask, and re-ask again some questions to make sure our deputies and officers are safe and are able to assist you in your time of need.
What is a charge?
- A charge is an accusation that a crime has been committed and is the starting point for the criminal justice system. Being charged does not necessarily indicate guilt; only a court can make that decision.
- Charges may be brought through an:
- Arrest at a crime scene or following/during the investigation of a crime
- Arrest based on a warrant issued by a judge in response to a sworn complaint
- Arrest based on an indictment by a grand jury
- Charges may be brought through an:
What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?
Civil cases are generally brought by private individuals or corporations seeking to collect money owed or monetary damages. A criminal case is brought by the local, state or federal government in response to a suspected violation of law and seeks a fine, a jail sentence or both.