Prohibiting the release of mugshots unless convicted.

HB 51 prohibits Wyoming law enforcement from releasing mugshots taken during arrest processing (when someone is booked into jail) unless specific conditions are met. It directly affects arrested individuals who have not yet been convicted, preventing public sharing of their arrest photos. The law allows release only if the person is convicted of the offense, a judge approves it for legitimate law enforcement needs, or a criminal justice agency requests it to apprehend a fugitive or address an immediate safety threat. The bill takes effect July 1, 2022, and applies to all county jails and the Wyoming Department of Corrections.