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County Assessor

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1. Why does my assessment schedule or tax notice show improvements when I haven't made any?

This refers to any improvements ever made to the land, the value you see there includes any structures on your land (i.e. home, barn, garage, decks, etc.).

2. When will I be able to view my taxes and property information online?

Now! We have information available to search online. This information includes taxes, ownership, legals, and values. We have building information including year built, square footage, etc., and photos and sketches if available.

3. When and why does the assessor's office visit my house?

There are a few reasons we do site visits to property. One of the main reasons is if we have gotten a building permit or seen that you are building something new on your land, such as a home or garage / shop. Field appraisers are out all year round measuring new construction.

Another reason we may be at your property is because of reviews. The state requires that we physically review every property in the county at least once every four years. To make this more time efficient we visit 1/4 of the county each year.

We are also required to verify ownership of all mobile homes every year. If we cannot reach an owner by phone we will drive to the home and speak to them or leave a door hanger for them to call us.

Finally we will come out to your house if you request it during appeals time. We would do this if you believed that we had the home valued too high or low and wanted to show us what defects or improvements would affect the value, that we may have missed.

4. What is my home's legal description?

If you live in a subdivision, your legal is the subdivision name and usually a lot and block number. If you live in an area that is not subdivided (unplatted) your legal is your township, range, section, and a directional description such as the northeast quarter. Your legal description would be listed on your deed or you can call our office and we can look it up for you.

5. How do I find out who owns the house next or across from me etc.?

Give us a call and we can look it up. The easiest way to look is by address. If that doesn’t work come in to the office and if you can point it out on a map we can find out that way.

6. What is the Statement of Consideration I filled out when I closed on my house?

It is a form we use to find out if your sale can be used to help appraise other properties. If we can determine that you purchased your home for a fair market price (you were a willing buyer, had a willing seller, and neither of you where under pressure), and have the sale price of the home on the statement, we can use that information to help us keep our values at fair market.

7. Why can't I find out what my neighbor paid for his house?

The information given to us on the Statement of Consideration has been deemed confidential by state statute. The only time a person can see price paid is during the 30 day appeals period. Even then the only ones they can view are comparable sales we used to value their home. Also they cannot share that information with anyone not involved in the appeal.

8. Where can I get a map of my lot?

The assessor’s office has maps you can look at and we can make a copy for you. However if you live in a subdivision and you want a map that will show the dimensions of your lot you will have to get it from the vault in the clerk’s office. All they need is your legal description and they can get a map for you.

9. What can I do to make sure the assessor's office has the right information about my property?

Come on in! We would be happy to go over all the information we have on your property with you.

10. Why am I still getting a tax notice for a property I sold? / Why is there a name on my notice that shouldn't be there anymore?

Generally the answer would be that the deed was not filed until after January 1. State statute says that we must send assessments and tax notices to the owners of record as of January 1. The treasurer’s office does send a copy of the notice to the new owner if we have the information available. If the deed was done before January 1 it is possible that there was an error on it or that it was not filed with the clerk’s office until after January 1. Feel free to give us a call and we will look into it.

11. Is there anything I need to do with the assessment schedule you send me each April / May?

If you are satisfied with the value we have placed on your property and all the information on the schedule looks correct, you needn’t do a thing. It is simply for your information and to let you know about what your taxes will be. However, if your are not satisfied with your value or there is a possible mistake, you need to come into our office so we can go over it with you. At that time you have an opportunity to file a formal appeal. That appeal must be filed within 30 days of the mail date on your assessment.

12. I want to file an appeal on my value, what do I do?

First, come into the office, we will go over all the information with you and make sure we don’t have any mistakes. Then we will explain why we placed that value on your property. If this doesn’t satisfy you, you have 30 days from the day your assessment was mailed to file a formal appeal. That is the only time you can file. Please see the appeals section of this web site for more information on appealing a value.

13. What forms of tax relief are available at the assessor's office?

The assessor’s office offers two types of tax relief. One is for Veterans and the other is for having mineral’s on your deeded surface land.

14. I am already signed up for the Veteran's exemption, I use it to help pay for my property tax but I always seem to forget when to come in and sign. What can I do?

You have to sign up by the fourth Monday in May of the current tax year. Make sure your mailing address is current with our office and a reminder letter is mailed after January 1.  You may call our office or come in to sign the card every year.

15. Can I pay my taxes at your office?

No, we do not collect the taxes. They must be paid at the treasurer's office.

16. When are taxes due, and can I pay early?

Tax notices usually get mailed out in September, although state statutes say that they can be mailed anytime before October 10. You cannot pay your taxes early unless you are moving a mobile home or transferring title on a mobile home. There are a few options for when you can pay your taxes. The first half is due September 1 of the current tax year but not delinquent until after November 10. The second half is due March 1 of the next tax year but not delinquent until May 10. You also have the option of paying all taxes by December 31 of the current tax year without penalties.

17. How do I move a mobile home?

The proper way to move a mobile home is by obtaining a move sheet. In order to get a move sheet come to the assessor’s office. We will pull the paper work on your mobile home and get some information about it, any new owner(s), and where it is going. You will need to have the exact address where it is moving unless it is going out of the county. If at all possible you will also need to have the title or at least a copy. You must pay all of the current year’s taxes in order to get a move sheet. We will figure those for you and then you will go to the treasurer's office. They will make sure that all outstanding and current taxes are paid before issuing a move sheet. Give the move sheet to your moving company and be sure it is moved in 30 days or the move sheet expires.

18. I'm selling my mobile home, is there anything I need to do with your office?

Yes, please contact our office when you sell your mobile home. We need to know who the new owners are, their mailing address, and phone number(s). If you don’t make sure we have this information correct the tax notices may still come to you. You will also need to make the taxes current with the treasurer in order to transfer the title.

19. What is personal property, and why do I have to list it for my business?

Personal property consists of every kind of property that is not real property; it is moveable without damage to itself or the real estate; basically it is all of your furniture, fixtures and equipment for the business. It can be anything from desks and computers to tools and machinery. State statute requires that we tax personal property for businesses. It includes any property used in the business, even if it is a desk and computer at home that you also use for personal use.

20. What do I do with the declaration schedule of personal property that I just got in the mail?

All declaration schedules must be returned to the assessor’s office by March 1 each year. If you are a new business you must fill out the form, listing all of your property, the year you got it and how much you paid for it. If you don’t remember what you paid, list it for the current year with an estimate of value. If you are a current business and the form is blank please fill it in like a new business. If you don’t we will have to estimate the value of your property. If the form is filled in, you must verify that what we have on the form is correct and make any additions or corrections that are needed. Sign the form and return it to our office by March 1.

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County Attorney

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1. Who initiates charges against a criminal suspect?

The heart of the prosecution function is charging a defendant with a crime. Information concerning a possible crime is brought to the County Attorney’s Office by law enforcement where it is then reviewed to determine what charges, if any, will be filed. The decision whether or not to institute a criminal proceeding is solely within the discretion of the county attorney. Additionally, the specific charges to be filed are determined by the County Attorney’s Office, taking several factors into consideration, including available resources within the criminal justice system, legally sufficient and admissible evidence, and reasonableness of obtaining a conviction and seeking justice.

2. Can an individual initiate criminal charges against another?

Individuals desirous of having charges filed, or “pressing charges” against some person or entity must go through law enforcement first. If the alleged action occurred within the city, contact the Gillette Police Department. If the alleged action occurred outside the city but within the county, contact the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department. Law enforcement will conduct an investigation into the matter and if further action is required, the information will be forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office for review and consideration of charges.

3. I see where the County Attorney’s Office does some civil work. What kind of civil work does the office do?

The County Attorney’s Office “client” is the State of Wyoming. The office does not represent individuals or entities other than Campbell County and the State of Wyoming. If you have a civil action, such as a rental dispute, past due child support, or custody issues, to name only a few, you need to contact an attorney in private practice. Check the listings in the yellow pages of the phone book or the Wyoming State Bar may be able to assist you and refer you to an appropriate attorney.

4. If I can’t make it to court, who do I need to contact?

If you’re represented by an attorney, contact your attorney. If you’re proceeding on your own (known as pro se), you need to call the appropriate court. Check your ticket. If you were advised to appear in Municipal Court, you need to contact Municipal Court at 307-686-5254 or at the following address:
Gillette City Hall
201 E. 5th St.
Gillette, WY 82717

If Circuit Court is where you need to be, contact Circuit Court at 307-682-2190 or at the following address:
Campbell County Courthouse
500 S. Gillette Ave.
Suite 2200
Gillette, WY 82717

5. Can I talk with a prosecutor about my case?

If you’re represented by an attorney, you must go through your attorney at all times. If you do not plan to have an attorney represent you, you may speak with the prosecutor about your case; however, it’s best to not wait until the last minute.

6. Where can I go to obtain official or certified copies of court documents?

This depends upon which court is in charge of the case in which you’re looking for information. One of the following three courts should be able to help you:

• Municipal Court Clerk
  Gillette City Hall
  201 E. Fifth St.
  Gillette, WY 82717
  Ph: 307-686-5254
• Circuit Court Clerk
  Campbell County Courthouse
  500 S. Gillette Ave.
  Suite 2200
  Gillette, WY 82717
  Ph: 307-682-2190
• District Court Clerk
  Campbell County Courthouse
  500 S. Gillette Ave.
  Suite 2400
  Gillette, WY 82717
  Ph: 307-682-3424

7. I have a ticket I need to pay. Where do I pay that ticket?

This depends upon which court issued you the citation. It would either be Municipal Court at City Hall or Circuit Court at the County Courthouse. The County Attorney’s Office does not take payment for citations or traffic tickets.

8. Where do I find information about a sex offender in my neighborhood?

The County Attorney’s Office may be able to provide you with some of the information you seek if the offender is registered in Campbell County, but you must keep in mind that much of this information is considered confidential. Information about all registered sex offenders in Campbell County as well as across Wyoming is available on the State of Wyoming’s Sex Offender Registry website through the Division of Criminal Investigation. Additional information is also available regarding sex offender registration through this website.

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County Clerk - Titling

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1. How do I get a title in my name for a new vehicle purchased from a Wyoming dealer?

Often times the dealership will send your title paperwork to our office. We will notify you when we receive it when we need additional information, paperwork or fees (see fee schedule) If you receive the title work from your dealer, the MSO(manufacture statement of origin) must be notarized or it will be rejected. 

Bring the following documents with you to our office: 

1. MSO (must be notarized by dealer selling the vehicle) 
2. Odometer statement completed and signed by selling dealer and buyer 
3. Financing paperwork if you have financed your vehicle 
4. Correct fees (see fee schedule) payable in cash or check only

2. How do I get a title in my name for a new vehicle purchased from an out of state dealer?

Often times the dealership will send your title paperwork to our office. If we need additional information or fees, we will attempt to contact you upon its receipt. If you receive the title work from your dealer, the MSO (manufacture statement of origin) must be notarized or it will be rejected. 

Bring the following documents with you to our office: 

1. MSO (must be notarized by dealer selling the vehicle).
2. Odometer statement completed and signed by selling dealer and buyer.
3. Financing paperwork if you have financed your vehicle.
4. Correct fees (see fee schedule) payable in cash or check only.

3. How do I get a title in my name for a used vehicle purchased from a Wyoming dealer?

Often times the dealership will send your title paperwork to our office. We will process it when it arrives unless we need additional paperwork or fees. 

If you receive the title work from your dealer, you will need to bring in the following documents and fees: 

1. Certificate of title 
2. Wyoming dealer reassignment 
3. Odometer statement completed and signed by selling dealer and buyer (applicable on vehicles 10 years or newer) 
4. Financing paperwork if you financed the vehicle 
5. Correct fees (see fee schedule) payable in cash or check only

4. How do I get a title in my name for a used vehicle purchased from an out of state dealer?

Often times the dealership will send your title paperwork to our office. If we need additional information or fees, we will attempt to notify you upon its receipt. If the title to the vehicle you purchased was issued out of state, you will need a VIN inspection performed by a law enforcement officer. You may take your vehicle to the appropriate agency or contact them to schedule a VIN inspection. 

Contact information: 

Vehicles located in the city limits

Gillette Police Department
201 E 5th ST
Gillette, WY 82716
307-682-5155
Email

Vehicles located outside the city limits, but within Campbell County

Campbell County Sheriff
600 W. Boxelder
Gillette, WY 82718
307-682-7271 

If you receive the title work from your dealer, you will need to bring in the following documents: 

1. Certificate of title signed by the seller(s) according to the law of the issuing state. 
2. Lien release for any liens not released on the certificate of title. 
3. Odometer statement completed and signed by the selling dealer and buyer (applicable only on vehicles 10 years or newer) 
4. VIN inspection form completed by law enforcement 
5. Financing paperwork if you have financed the vehicle

Vin inspection form

5. How do I get a title in my name for a used vehicle purchased from a private party?

If you are purchasing a vehicle from an individual, ask to see the title. If the title you are given is a Wyoming title, be sure that all owners have had their signatures notarized. 

If any liens showing on the title have not been released, ask for a lien release. If the title is an out of state title, call our office to see if the title needs notarized. 

Many states do not require the title to be notarized, but if there is an area for notarization, the seller(s) need to have their signatures notarized. If the vehicle is 10 years old or newer, the odometer statement must be completed on the title or you will need a separate odometer statement completed. Unless the title is a Wyoming title, you will need a VIN inspection performed by law enforcement. 

Contact information:

Vehicles located in city limits

Gillette Police Department
201 E 5th ST
Gillette, WY 82716
307-682-5155
Email

Vehicles located outside the city limits, but within Campbell County

Campbell County Sheriff's Office
600 W Boxelder
Gillette, WY 82718
307-687-6160

VIN inspection form

6. How do I get a title to a vehicle purchased that is remaining out of state?

If a vehicle is purchased out of state and will remain out of state but require a Wyoming license plate, (student away at college, Military, etc) you can remit by mail the documents and fees required to obtain a Wyoming title. You will need to provide the following documents: 

1. The MSO (if brand new) that has been notarized. 
2. The original title (if an out of state title you must have a VIN inspection performed by the appropriate agent for that state and remit that form).
3. An odometer statement completed on the title or accompanying documents, or a separate Odometer statement completed by both the seller and the buyer. 
4. A State of Wyoming application for certificate of title completed. You must also complete the Branded Title/Salvage Disclosure section. The application must be signed and notarized.
5. A Factory Price for your vehicle. Please contact our office with your Vehicle Identification Number and Year, Make, and Trim level so we can quote you your vehicle’s Factory Price. 
6. Correct fees (see fee schedule)

7. How do I get a VIN inspection?

A vehicle identification number inspection is done by a Wyoming dealer if the vehicle was in the dealership’s inventory or by law enforcement if purchased from an out of state dealer or individual. Law Enforcement Officers will have the form necessary to complete the inspection.

Vehicles located in the city limits:

Gillette Police Department
201 E 5th ST
Gillette, WY 82716
307-682-5155

Vehicles located outside city limits but still in Campbell County:

Campbell County Sheriff's Office
600 W Boxelder
Gillette, WY 82718
307-687-6160

For vehicles located out of state:

• Contact law enforcement for that location.
• If on a military base, contact a commissioned officer.
• Some states have designated inspection departments.

Vin inspection form

8. How do I get a Duplicate title?

Duplicate certificates of title are issued in the county that originally issued the title. Effective July 1, 2018, there is no waiting period to obtain a duplicate title - Wyoming State Statutes 31-2-105 & 31-2-505. You will need to complete the Application for Duplicate Title. All owners must sign the Application for Duplicate Title and have their signatures notarized. If there are any outstanding (unreleased) liens, you need to submit a lien release statement or letter from your lender. Fee: $15.00

9. Do I need a Wyoming title in order to register my vehicle in Wyoming?

If your out of state registration is current, you do not need to re-title your vehicle in order to register your vehicle. Please contact the Campbell County Treasurer for more information.

If your out of state registration has expired, you will need to re-title your vehicle. The following documents are required:

1. The original certificate of title
2. Your expired registration
3. A VIN inspection performed by law enforcement
4. $25.00
If your lender is holding the certificate of title, you will need to complete a Lien Holder Title Request by Owner (found in forms) and submit it to our office. We will contact your lien holder and request your title to be sent here.

Upon receipt of your title we will contact you to bring in the following documents:

1. A VIN inspection performed by law enforcement
2. Your expired vehicle registration
3. Your loan papers. (Security Agreement or Financing Statement)
4. $45.00

Vin inspection form

10. How do I get a title for a boat or jet ski?

Effective January 1, 2010, all watercraft must be titled. If you owned a boat prior to then and want to title it, you will need the following: 1. A HIN inspection performed by law enforcement. A Valid HIN is 12 digits long. If your HIN is valid go to step 2. If you do not have a valid HIN, contact WY G&F at 307-777-4686 and follow the instructions you receive. To register your watercraft visit The Wyoming Game and Fish Website: 2. Your WY G & F boat registration 3. Affidavit of Ownership 4. Correct fees (see fee schedule in forms)

Watercraft Application

11. How do I register my watercraft?

Visit The Wyoming Game and Fish Website:

Watercraft Application

12. How do I get a title for a trailer?

Effective January 1, 2010, ALL trailers must be titled. This includes trailers weighing less than 1000 pounds that may have been previously exempt. You will need the following documents: 1. The certificate of title properly endorsed (notarized if required) 2. A Vin inspection if the title is not a Wyoming title. 3. Correct fees (see fee schedule in forms) If the seller does not have a title, please contact our office for assistance.

13. How do I get a VIN number for a home made trailer?

The State of Wyoming Department of Transportation assigns vehicle identification numbers for homemade trailers, rebuilt vehicles, and vehicles that have more than one VIN.

State Assigned VIN Form

14. How do I get a title for an MPV (Multi-purpose vehicle)?

A Multi-Purpose Vehicle is a vehicle that:

1.  Is designed to travel on at least four(4) wheels in contact with the ground.
2. Has an empty weight of at least 300 pounds but less than 3000 pounds.
3.  Has a permanent upright seat or saddle for the driver which is mounted at least 24 inches from the ground.
4. Has a vehicle identification number.

To title an MPV purchased new from a dealer, you will need:

1. The MSO signed by the dealer with his/her signature notarized.
2. An Odometer statement completed if the unit is equipped with an odometer.
3. An MPV Checklist

To title a previously owned MPV with a Wyoming Certificate of Title, you will need:

1. The Wyoming title properly signed by the seller(s) with all signatures notarized.
2.  An Odometer statement completed if the unit is equipped with an odometer. (Not required if the model year of the vehicle is over 10 years old.)
3. An MPV Checklist
4.  $15.00 fee

To title a previously owned MPV with an out of state title you will need:

1. The out of state title properly endorsed.
2. An Odometer statement completed if the unit is equipped with an odometer. (Not required if the model year of the vehicle is more than 10 years old).
3. An MPV Checklist
4. A VIN inspection performed by law enforcement. Download and fill out the VIN inspection Form
5.  $25.00 To title an MPV that has no certificate of title

Please contact our office for assistance.

VIN Inspection form

15. How do I sell a vehicle with a Wyoming Title?

To sell your vehicle you will need to provide your buyer with the following:
1. The original certificate of title with the owner(s) signature(s) properly notarized.
The law changed January 1, 2020 regarding the signature(s) of the seller(s). If the title is held in 2 names with no conjunction or the word or, only one owner needs to sign as seller. If the title is held in 2 names or more with the conjunction and/&, and/or,  &/or all owners must sign. If JTWROS or Tenants by the Entirety is on the title, all owners must sign regardless of a conjunction or not. 2.The odometer disclosure on the title must be completed (not required if the model year of the vehicle is more than 10 years old).
3. A lien release if there are any unreleased liens on your certificate of title.

16. How do I get a bonded title?

All information and forms necessary to obtain a bonded title can be found at this link
Wyoming Bonded Title Application

17. How do I get a title to an abandoned vehicle?

Information and forms can be found at:

Abandoned Vehicle Process

18. When do I need an Odometer Statement?

If the motor vehicle is 10 years old or newer an odometer statement must be completed.

Odometer statement

19. How do I get a Storage Lien Title?

Forms and information are at this link

Storage Lien

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county coroner

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1. What is the duty of the Coroner as mandated by Wyoming State statute?

The duty of the Campbell County coroner is to determine the manner and cause of death, as well as a positive ID of the decedent.

2. What are the responsibilities of the coroner?

•Certifying death certificates and cremation authorizations

•Evidence collecting

•Fingerprinting

•Forensic photo documentation

•Meeting with immediate family

•Notification of death to legal next of kin

•On-scene investigation

•Presiding at autopsies

•Taking and gathering reports

•Toxicology tests

•Transportation of victims assuring chain of evidence security

•X-rays

The coroner also collaborates with:•Fire and rescue departments

•Funeral directors

•Law enforcement agencies

•Entomologists

•Oncologists

•Toxicologists

•Medical agencies

3. What types of cases does the coroner handle?

The coroner is responsible for investigating and determining cause of death for any person found or lying within the coroner's county, whose death is suspected as being caused by:•Anesthetic accident (O.R.)

•Anything work-related

•Asphyxia, Drowning

•Blunt trauma (blows)

•Burns

•Carbon monoxide poisoning

•Cutting or stabbing

•Drug overdose, poison ingestion

•Electric shock

•Falls

•Firearm

•Fractures of bones

•Hanging

•Suffocation

•Strangulation

•Vehicular collisions

•Weather-related (exposure)

The coroner is also responsible for investigating the following:•A maternal or fetal death due to abortion, sex crime, or a crime against nature

•A suspicious, obscure, or mysterious death

•A death where addiction to alcohol or drugs may have been a contributing cause

•A natural death where the decedent was not attended by a licensed physician

•Deaths occurring in any jail or other correctional institution

•Sudden or violent death, whether apparently suicide, homicide, or accidental

4. Who reports the death to the coroner?

Deaths are reported to the coroner by every law enforcement official, funeral director, ambulance attendant, hospital director, administrator, or person having custody of the body. Any physician in attendance upon such a decedent at the time of his/her death, shall also notify the coroner promptly.

5. Will an autopsy be performed?

Autopsies are not always needed if the manner and cause of death can be determined by the coroner with evidence through investigations. A coroner investigator and law enforcement gather the information concerning the circumstances of a death, including medical and social history.

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6. What is an autopsy and where are they performed?

An autopsy is a surgical procedure performed by a licensed forensic pathologist (internal and external examination of the body) used to aid the coroner in establishing a cause of death in those cases where the cause cannot be established with a reasonable degree of certainty.

An autopsy is performed by a licensed forensic pathologist. Autopsies are performed here at the Campbell County Morgue.

7. How do I obtain a copy of the autopsy report?

The final autopsy report is generally available 6-8 weeks from the date of death. The next of kin can obtain a copy of the final report. Request is by completion and submission of the appropriate signed form, with a photocopy of the requesting party’s identification.

8. Where was the deceased taken?

The deceased was transported to the Campbell County morgue.

9. How do I obtain personal property?

Personal property that was transported with the deceased to the morgue is inventoried and secured in the Campbell County Coroner’s Office. Next-of-kin will be notified by the Coroner or Deputy Coroner when personal property is available to be picked up. Once notified, the next-of-kin, or his/her designee, can retrieve the property. The individual retrieving the property should bring his/her personal identification.

10. Who signs the death certificate and where do I obtain one?

Every coroner, as soon as they have completed their investigation of the cause and circumstances to a death occurring within their jurisdiction, shall complete the medical portion of the death certificate.

The Coroner’s Office never issues the death certificate. A death certificate can be obtained by contacting your funeral home of by requesting one from Wyoming Vital Records.

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Jury Duty

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1. How was I chosen for jury duty?

Jurors are randomly selected by the secretary of state from the registered voters and licensed drivers residing in Campbell County.

2. How long will I have to serve?

The jury term is four months long.

3. Do I have to be available every day for jury duty?

No. You will be notified if and when you need to appear for a specific jury trial.

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Juvenile Probation

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1. Who do I contact after hours in case of an emergency?

Depending on the situation, call the Gillette Police Department, Campbell County Sheriff's Office, or call our office at 307-682-0746. After hours, please call 307-660-1984.

2. What is an MDT Meeting?

A Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting is a meeting held prior to a Court Hearing, and an opportunity for all the adults involved in a child's case to provide their input and recommendations. Examples of individuals that may be included in the MDT are school personnel, attorneys, and mental health counselors.

3. What is the phone number for Adult Probation?

The Wyoming Corrections / Adult Probation & Parole phone number is 307-682-2440

4. How do I contact the local DFS Office?

The Department of Family Services phone number is 307-682-7277, they are located at 551 Running W Drive, in Gillette, Wyoming.

5. How do I contact the Public Defender's Office?

The Public Defender's Office is located on the top floor of the Court House, Suite 2700. Their phone number is 307-686-1490.

6. What is the difference between Municipal, Circuit, and District Court, and where are they located?

Municipal Court is City Court, located at the Gillette City Office building, 307-686-5254.

Circuit Court is County Court, located on the top floor of the Court House, 307-682-2190.

District Court, or Juvenile Court, is a State Court, and is also found on the top floor of the Court House, 307-686-8517

7. What is the phone number for the Adult Drug Court Program?

307-687-6470, the Adult Drug Court Program Office is located on the top floor of the Court House in Suite 2500.

8. How do I contact CASA?

The local CASA office is located at 300 Carey Avenue, 307-687-9440

9. How do I contact GARF?

307-686-8070

10. What is the YES House?

The YES House has a full range of services for children and their families. Their main line is 307-686-0669. The phone number for the YES House Crisis Shelter is 307-686-7539. YES House

11. What is the phone number for the CCSD Bus Garage?

307-682-4179

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Landfill

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1. Where is the North Landfill?

The North Landfill is located about 11 miles north of Gillette on Highway 59 the the Basin Electric Dry Fork Station Power Plant. From the intersection of Skyline Drive (Highway 50) and 2nd Street (near Tower's West Lodge and the Shell Station), go north about 7 miles to the junction of Highway 59 and 14-16 West (past Eagle Butte Mine and near the Rawhide School, turn right, and go another 4 miles to North Landfill Road on the left.  Watch for signs.  

2. What forms of payment does the landfill take?

You can pay for your garbage several ways, including a personal check, credit card or cash. 

3. What are the hours at the North Landfill? What about the South Landfill and CARE facility?

North Landfill hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note that we will not accept commercial loads after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.   South Landfill and CARE facility hours will be Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..  South Landfill will be closed Saturday and Sunday.  

4. If I am a residential customer, step me through the process for using the fee-waived program?

The process is simple for residential customers receiving a fee-waived dump:

• Secure and tarp your load before leaving home.
• Drive north on Highway 14-16.  Four (4) miles north of the airport turn right onto Highway 59. Continue for 3.7 miles, turn left onto North Landfill Road.  Pull up to the scale house, stay in your lane, pull on the scale slowing and interact with the scale house attendant.  

5. Does the landfill take yard waste?

The landfill does accept yard waste for a fee. However, you can dump your yard waste for free at the City of Gillette Waste Water Plant on Garner Lake Road. For more information call 307-686-5274.

6. What items are not covered under the “free dump” policy?

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, shingles, tires and yard waste.

7. How do I get information on recycling?

Access our resource on recycling.

8. Do you accept non-friable asbestos?

Yes, after weighing at the transfer station it must be taken to the construction and demolition pit north of town.

9. Do you accept friable asbestos?

Yes, it must be triple bagged in six millimeter plastic and placed in a Department of Environmental Quality approved container. All loads must weigh in at the transfer station before heading to the construction and demolition pit north of town. The fee is $75 per ton.

10. Do you accept petroleum contaminated soils (PCS)?

The landfill is not currently taking PCS.

11. What can I do with my household chemicals (paint, cleaners, insecticides, etc.)?

The Campbell County Landfill accepts Household Hazardous Waste free of charge for residential customers. However, we do not accept liquid latex paint. It must be completely dried out and then it can be thrown into the garbage.

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Library

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1. I don’t live in Campbell County. Can I get a card and use this library?

Yes. A card for out-of-county residents is free and a card for out-of-state residents is $3. If you have a library card in any county in Wyoming, you may use that card at our library. Wyoming libraries are working together to make library services available to all Wyoming residents by allowing use of any Wyoming county library card in any Wyoming library.

2. Can I donate materials to the library?

Gifts of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and books-on-CD are welcome under the following guidelines:

1. Two standard size boxes per individual are accepted every week.
2. Books must be in very good condition; no musty, dusty, mildew, or water damaged books accepted.
3. No encyclopedias or textbooks accepted.
4. No VHS tapes accepted.
5. No magazines older than one year accepted.
6. No used computers, typewriters, or software accepted.

All donated items become property of The Friends of the Library.

For more information, email the library staff.

3. How do I renew my books, videos, etc. online?

Follow these steps:

• Go to the online catalog.
• Click the “Sign In” link in the upper righthand side.
• Enter your library card number and PIN, then click the “Login” button.
• If you do not know your PIN, call the library and we can look it up for you. Gillette residents should call 307.682.3223, Wright residents should call 307.464.0500.
• Click on your name on the righthand side.
• The "Checked Out Titles" option will show everything checked out on your card and allow you to renew all items or just individual items.

You may also use the WYLDcat mobile app for Android or iOS. WYLDcat Mobile can be found by searching WYLDcat, Wyoming Libraries, or WYLD in your app store.

WYLDcat Mobile Features

• Login with your library card and PIN to see your library’s version of the app
• Search materials in your library or find digital materials such as ebooks and audiobooks
• Renew materials and place holds
• Find links to your library’s social media
• View your virtual library card and link additional cards to your account (e.g. family members)
• Scan a barcode to look up an item in the app
• Optional features may vary by library, including calendars of library events and other links of local interest
• Find library branches nearby. This feature displays information about the library including hours and a map link to get directions

If you have any trouble, email the library staff.

4. Why is my library card not working online?

1. If your library card has fines/fees of $5.00 and higher, your card will be blocked until the fines/fees are paid down below $5.00. You can see your fines/fees online by logging into your library account.
2. You might be entering the incorrect PIN for the library card. Please give us a call at 307.682.3223 to get your PIN number or to reset your PIN.
3. When entering your library card, only use the numbers on the back of your card with no spaces.
4. If you have previously lost your card and received a new one, your old library card will not work.

5. Can I pay for my library fines online?

We are moving to a new fine payment system so the ability to pay for fines online is temporarily paused. Check back soon for the new system!

You can still pay for your library fines in person at both Campbell County libraries in Gillette or Wright.

6. How do I get a library card?

• Click here to sign up for a library card
• Cards issued electronically are good for 10 days and can be used for the digital library and library databases. They can not be used to checkout physical material. Obtain your full-access library card by bringing your proof of address information to the library.

The first library card is free to Campbell County residents and may be used at any public library in the State of Wyoming. Out-of-county cards are free and out-of-state cards are $3.  When using other county libraries you must follow that library’s circulation policies. 

Get more information on getting a library card, or email the library staff.

7. What hours are you open?

Hours at Campbell County Public Library in Gillette are:

Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday (September-May): 1pm-5pm

Hours at Wright Branch Library are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-8pm
Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm

8. When is Storytime?

At CCPL:

Toddler Time is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30am and is intended for children 18 months-3 years old.

Storytime is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30am and is intended for children 3-6 years old.

At WBL:

Storytime is Wednesday at 11am and is intended for children 3-6 years old.

Tiny Tots is Thursday at 9:30am and is intended for children 18 months-3 years old.

9. Can I pay for my library fines online?

Yes! All you need to do is login to your library account and click on the FINES tab. 

You can also pay your fines using the WYLDCAT mobile app.  Don't have it? Search  for WYLDcat, Wyoming Libraries, or WYLD in your app store.

10. Can I renew my materials over the phone?

Absolutely! Please have your library card handy, then call the library at 307.682.3223 (Gillette) or 307.464.0500 (Wright).

11. Can I be notified by email when I have overdue items or an item on hold?

Yes! Simply give your e-mail address to any staff member at the Circulation Desk. For more information, email the library staff.

12. Do you have wireless internet access?

Yes! Both the Gillette and Wright libraries offer wireless access. 

The library provides and maintains this wireless network as a public service. You are responsible for knowing how to configure your equipment. Library staff cannot assist in setting up portable computers or other wireless devices to work with the wireless network and no guarantee is made that you will be able to make a wireless connection. 

We have tried to make wireless access as available as possible in our libraries, but you may encounter some dead spots in the library where wireless reception may be limited. If you have trouble accessing the Internet or staying online please move to a different location within the library. Access to the wireless network is on a first-come first-served basis. During high-use periods, access may be slow or unavailable. The wireless Internet access we offer is filtered. 

For more information, email the library staff.

13. Do you have meeting rooms for public use?

Yes! The use of these rooms is free, for nonprofit purposes. For additional information please view the Meeting Room Use Policy for the Gillette or Wright library, or contact the library at 307.687.0009 in Gillette or 307.464.0500 in Wright. Reservation requests can also be made online.

The Gillette library has three meeting rooms.

• Pioneer Rooms 1 and 2: Each Pioneer Room holds approximately 18-20 people seated at tables, or 38-40 with chairs only. The Pioneer Rooms can be combined to hold approximately 38 people seated at tables, or 78 with chairs only.
• The Wyoming Room holds 200 people seated at tables, or 320 with chairs only.

Wright Branch has one meeting room.

• This room can hold approximately 50 people.

14. What software does the library have on the public computers?

We have computers available in various departments for public use. They offer Internet access and the Microsoft Office Suite. You are limited to the programs and equipment provided by the library. All computers have printers available, the charge is $0.10 per page for black and white printouts, and $0.50 per page for color printouts. Public computers may be reserved in person or by phone up to one day in advance. For more information, email the library staff.

15. When is the used book sale?

2022

Due two a water main break the Campbell County Public Library Used Book Sale has been rescheduled:

• September 24-25: 9am-4:30pm
• September 26-27: 9am-8:45pm
• September 28-29: 9am-8:45pm; all books $5 per bag

The Wright Branch Library Used Book Sale will be August 1-13 during regular library hours.

16. Can I volunteer at the library?

We would love to have you as a volunteer at the library! You can fill our our online application or pick up a Volunteer application at the Circulation Desk of either library. After completion, turn it in at either library. The Extension Services Manager will call you and set up an interview to explain the program and where you fit in for service. For more information, call the Extension Services Manager at 307.687.9210.

17. What types of materials does the library own?

We have materials for all ages including:

• Books
• eBooks
• DVDs
• Audiobooks
• eAudiobooks
• Magazines
• Music on CD and Vinyl
• Newspapers
• Reference materials
• Government documents (Federal and State)
• AV equipment such as digital cameras and projectors

For more information, email the library staff.

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Library - Children's FAQ

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1. What programs do you offer in the Children's Department?

The Children’s Department offers a wide variety of programs year round.

• Summer Reading Program
• Early Literacy Storytimes
• Play to Learn
• School-Age Early Release Programs
• School-Age Craft Days
• Kids’ Movie Days
• Holiday Programs

2. Can my child attend school-age programs without a parent or guardian present?

Yes, K-6th grade children may be dropped off for school-age programs, and picked up upon completion. Children 4th grade and up may “hang out” unattended in the Children’s Department.

3. Is there computer access in the Children’s Department?

Yes, there are computers your child may use to access the internet and to game. Parents may use the internet computers when their children are present. 

There are also Early Literacy Stations which offer a safe, fun, and educational environment for young learners.

There is also free public Wi-Fi.

4. What are the behavior expectations in the Children’s Department?

• Seating and computers available for children and caregivers only
• Children under 4th grade supervised by a caregiver
• Inside voices
• Walking feet
• Appropriate language
• Respect of staff and other library patrons
• Respect for library property

5. Are food and drinks allowed in the Children’s Department?

Yes, food and drinks are allowed in the Children’s Department per staff discretion. Food and drinks must be in covered containers and you must clean up after yourself when finished.

6. What materials can I check out from the Children’s Department?

• Books
• Graphic Novels
• Board Books
• DVDs
• CD Books and Music
• Playaway Audio Books
• E-books and e-audiobooks
• Magazines
• Literacy Kits
• STEAM Kits

7. How can my child get a library card?

Library cards are issued to Campbell County residents with proof of current, local address and photo ID. If these are both on a Driver's License, this is acceptable. 

The first library card is free of charge to county residents. A parent/guardian signature is required for children under 18 to obtain a card with normal borrowing privileges.

Teens ages 14-17 may obtain a special limited card without a parent/guardian signature. If a photo ID is not available, and valid contact and identification information can be verified, the teen may still obtain a limited card.

• Get a Library Card for an Adult (age 18 and over) or Youth (17 and under)
• Cards issued electronically are good for 60 days with full library privileges.

8. How many items may my child check out and for how long?

With a regular card, patrons may check out 35 items total. There is a limit of 15 DVDs per card. The check-out times are as follows:

• Audio Books: 21 days
• AV Equipment: varies
• Books: 21 days
• CDs: 21 days
• DVDs: 7 or 14 days
• Magazines: 14 days

9. What if the item I want is not available?

If the item you want is not available, you have several options. You may place the item on hold, request it through inter-library loan, or fill out a purchase request. A staff member will be able to help you with any of these options.

10. Are children’s e-books and e-audiobooks available to download?

Yes! Digital downloads are available through the Libby by OverDrive app. You can also download the WYLDCat mobile app to manage your account on-the-go! You may also sign-up your child for an e-card. This card may be used to check out e-books and e-audiobooks and will accrue no fines.

11. Does the Children’s Department offer any homework help?

Yes, the Children’s Department has materials and resources available to help with your child’s homework needs. You may ask a staff member or visit “Services/Childrens” for resources and additional information.

12. What is the best way to contact the Children’s Department?

You can give us a call at 307.687.9225.

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Library - Digital Downloads

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1. What are E-Books?

E-Books are digital, onscreen versions of published books. They are downloadable to devices like smartphones, computers, laptops and e-readers. 

There are several benefits to downloading e-books:

• They are available 24/7 with Internet access
• You can read where you want
• They are convenient and portable
• They are easy to download
• You can get eBooks instantly
• They don’t take up much space
• They are environmentally friendly

For more information, email the library staff.

2. What is Overdrive?

Libraries work with Overdrive to provide free digital and downloadable content to library card holders. Visit the Virtual Library of Wyoming to find thousands of ebooks, eaudiobooks, and digital magazines with Libby by OverDrive. It's easy to get started―all you need is your library card!

3. What is Creativebug?

Sign up for Creativebug and you’ll enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace.

4. What is Kanopy?

Kanopy is Overdrive's streaming video app, where you can watch thousands of films through your public library. Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more, anytime, anywhere on your preferred devices. All levels of viewing content are accessible on Kanopy and parental control options are available.

Free for you - brought to you by CCPLS.

5. What is CCPLS on YouTube?

You can view storytimes, book talks, and more on our YouTube channel. 

6. What is Library Chatter?

Library Chatter is our library podcast with librarians Paula Andrie and Elizabeth Albin. They chat about all our libraries in Gillette and Wright have to offer our communities– books, movies, and services. 

7. What is the WYLDcat App?

The WYLDcat app allows you to search materials at your library, find ebooks and audiobooks, renew materials, place holds, view your virtual library card, and link additional cards to your account. WYLDcat can be found by searching WYLDcat, Wyoming Libraries, or WYLD in your app store. 

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Library - Teen Room FAQ

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1. What programs do you offer in the Teen Room?

The Teen Room offers a wide variety of programs year round.

• Summer Reading Program
• Teen Volunteering
• Dungeons and Dragons–Mondays, 4-6pm
• Card Club–Tuesdays, 4-6pm
• Writers’ Club– First and third Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
• Anime Club–Thursdays, 4-5:30pm
• Open Play Gaming–Saturdays, 1:30-4pm
• TAB-Teen Advisory Board meetings
• Teen Classic Reading Challenge
  
  

2. What technology do you offer in the Teen Room?

The Teen Room offers a wide variety of technology for teens to use year round.

• 3D Printer– Charge of $0.10 per gram
• 3D Pens
• Ozobots
• LittleBits
• Robotics

3. Is there computer access in the Teen Room?

Yes, there are computers your teen may use to access the internet and to game. We also have homework computers in the Lab. The homework computers have no time limit so teens are able to spend as much time as needed on homework. There is also free public Wi-Fi.

4. What are the behavior expectations in the Teen Room?

• Must be in Jr. High or High school to hang out
• Inside voices
• No public displays of affection
• Appropriate language
• Respect of staff and other library patrons
• Respect for library property

5. Are food and drinks allowed in the Teen Room?

Yes, food and drinks are allowed in the Teen Room per staff discretion. Food and drinks must be in covered containers and you must clean up after yourself when finished. 

6. What materials can I check out from the Teen Room?

• Books – Fiction and Nonfiction
• Graphic Novels
• DVDs – Located in the DVD collection on the main floor
• CD books and Playaway audiobooks
• E-books and e-audiobooks
• Magazines

7. How can my teen get a library card?

Library cards are issued to Campbell County residents with proof of current, local address and photo ID. If these are both on a Driver's License, this is acceptable. 

The first library card is free of charge to county residents. A parent/guardian signature is required for children under 18 to obtain a card with normal borrowing privileges.

Teens ages 14-17 may obtain a special limited card without a parent'/guardian signature. If a photo ID is not available, and valid contact and identification information can be verified, the teen may still obtain a limited card.

• Get a Library Card for an Adult (age 18 and over) or Youth (17 and under)
• Cards issued electronically are good for 60 days with full library privileges.

8. How many items may my teen check out and for how long?

With a regular card, patrons may check out 35 items total. There is a limit of 15 DVDs per card. The check-out times are as follows:

• Audio Books: 21 Days
• AV Equipment: Varies
• Books: 21 Days
• CDs: 21 Days
• Magazines: 14 Days
• DVDs: 7 or 14 Days

9. What if the item I want is not available?

If the item you want is not available, you have several options. You may place the item on hold, request it through inter-library loan, or fill out a purchase request. A staff member will be able to help you with any of these options.

10. Are Young Adult e-books and e-audiobooks available to download?

Yes! Digital downloads are available through the Libby by OverDrive app. You can also download the WYLDCat mobile app to manage your account on-the-go! You may also signup your teen for an e-card. This card may be used to check out e-books and e-audiobooks and will accrue no fines.

11. Does the Teen Room offer any homework help?

Yes, the Teen Room has materials and resources available to help with your teen’s homework needs. You may ask a staff member or visit “Services/Teens” for resources and additional information.

12. What is the best way to contact the Teen Room?

You can give us a call at 307.687.9227.

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Public Health

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1. How do I obtain a Tattoo Parlor Permit?

Tattoo Parlor licenses are available at Campbell County Public Health. There are certain criteria that have to be met prior to obtaining a tattoo parlor license, including an inspection by the County Health Officer and a $50.00 fee. A booklet of the requirements can be picked up at Campbell County Public Health. Please call public health for more information.

2. Where do I obtain food permits?

Food permits can be obtained from Campbell County Public Health, Monday through Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. There is a $25.00 fee for the permit. If the activity is a non-profit function the fee is waived. When applying for the permit, it is important to know what food items will be sold.

3. How do I sign up for Medicaid?

You may apply for Medicaid/Kid Care CHIP or for Medicaid/Kid Care CHIP application status please call 1-855-294-2127, or 1-855-329-5204 TTY/TDD. You may also apply on-line at www.wesystem.wyo.gov,

4. How do I obtain travel vaccines?

Campbell County Public Health provides Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, injectable Polio, Tdap, MMR, and Varicella for persons traveling outside of the United States. There is a cost associated with these vaccines . It is necessary to schedule an appointment prior to getting travel vaccines. For an appointment or more information please call 307-682-7275. You may also visit CDCs Traveler's Health website at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ for further information regarding required and recommended vaccines when traveling.

5. How soon before traveling outside of the United States do I need to start vaccines?

It takes approximately six months to complete a full series of travel vaccines depending on where you are traveling, how long you will be staying, and the purpose of the travel. It is recommended to start vaccines at least six months prior to departure or as soon as you know your travel plans. It takes a minimum of two weeks to build immunity to any vaccines. If there are more than one injection required in an immunization series, you will not have full immunity if the series has not been completed. For more information or to schedule an appointment for travel vaccines please call 307-682-7275.

6. Where do I get medication to prevent malaria?

If you are traveling to an area where malaria is prevalent you will need to obtain medication to prevent malaria from your physician. It is important you get this medication prior to leaving on your trip and follow all directions when taking the medication.

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Public Health - Immunizations

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1. Are immunizations safe?

Yes, vaccines are very safe and the only way to prevent many devastating communicable diseases. For further information regarding the safety of vaccines please visit. Vaccine Safety

2. How do I obtain travel vaccines?

Campbell County Public Health provides Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, injectable Polio, Tdap, MMR, and Varicella for persons traveling outside of the United States. There is a cost associated with these vaccines . It is necessary to schedule an appointment prior to getting travel vaccines. For an appointment or more information please call 307-682-7275. You may also visit CDCs Traveler's Health website at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ for further information regarding required and recommended vaccines when traveling.

3. How soon before traveling outside of the United States do I need to start vaccines?

It takes approximately six months to complete a full series of travel vaccines depending on where you are traveling, how long you will be staying, and the purpose of the travel. It is recommended to start vaccines at least six months prior to departure or as soon as you know your travel plans. It takes a minimum of two weeks to build immunity to any vaccines. If there are more than one injection required in an immunization series, you will not have full immunity if the series has not been completed. For more information or to schedule an appointment for travel vaccines please call 307-682-7275.

4. Where to I get medication to prevent malaria?

If you are traveling to an area where malaria is prevalent you will need to obtain medication to prevent malaria, from your physician. It is important you get this medication prior to leaving on your trip and follow all directions when taking the medication.

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Recycling

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1. What items does CARE take for recycling?

#1 Pete plastic (water, soda and energy drink bottles)

#2 HDPE colored (detergent, shampoo and lotion bottles

#2 HDPE natural (milk jugs and water containers

Aluminum (soda and beer cans)

Tin cans (soup, vegetable and tuna cans)

Clean cardboard (corrugated and paste board)

Mixed paper (phone books, catalogs, junk mail, envelopes and magazines)

Office/copy paper

Newspaper

2. Is styrofoam recyclable?

No. The CARE Center does not take styrofoam.

3. Does the CARE Center take e-waste?

No - the CARE Center does not take electronics for recycling.

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Road and Bridge

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1. When will the County mow the right of way?

The primary reason for right of way mowing is to aid in keeping the roads clear and prevent drifting in the upcoming winter months.  Right of way mowing is ongoing from April or May through November and depends heavily on weather.  Tractors will be out and about but we do have over 2,000 lane miles of mowing to get done.  Your patience is appreciated. 

2. What items require a permit from Campbell County Road & Bridge?

The following items that are on or cross County Right-of-Way require a Campbell County General License:
Approaches
Road bores
Signs and light posts
Utilities in the ROW
Overhead line crossings

3. Do I need a permit to build an approach on to a county road?

Yes. You will need to fill out the Campbell County general license, type D for an approach. You will fill out your pertinent information and send it to CCR&B who will check into the location and verify it meets the standards. We will mark the requirements for your approach on the license and return it to you for review and signature.

4. How do I report an issue on or along a county road?

Contact the Road & Bridge office at 307-682-4411, or you can fill out the issue reporting form on the department's web page. For after hours emergencies, contact the Sheriff's Department at 307-682-7271.

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Rockpile Museum

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1. What is the Rockpile?

The Rockpile is a natural sandstone formation. It was used as a landmark for cattle drives to recognize proximity to Burlington Lake, where they could water and graze their cattle while waiting for shipment on the railroad. Four employees of the Burlington and Missouri Railroad (C. T. Weir, Frank Murrey, and Robert & George Durley) were the first to file homestead rights in Rockpile Draw (to the northeast of the rockpile near the present train depot) in March 1889. These were later purchased by the Lincoln Land and Livestock Company which planned the town and sold lots in 1891.

2. How do I sign up a class or group to tour the museum?

All group reservations are handled by our Education Coordinator Penny Schroder. Please contact her at 307-682-5723 or by email at rockpile@vcn.com.

3. How do I get copies of historic photos?

Copies of historic photos in our collections are available. A computer is currently set up in our Research Area to allow visitors to access the museum's catalog of approximately 8000 historic images of Gillette and Campbell County, Wyoming.

All requests for photographic or digital reproductions are governed by the following conditions:

1. Permission is granted for ONE TIME NON-EXCLUSIVE USE ONLY. Photographic material may not be reused without written permission of the Campbell County Rockpile Museum (CCRM).

2. Items may be used for personal use only. Items reproduced for commercial purposes and/or publication must fill out a Permission to Publish Contract and may be subject to commercial use fees. A credit line is required and must be included with use of CCRM’s photos. It must state “Campbell County Rockpile Museum.”

3. CCRM reserves the right to limit the number of reproductions and may institute special fees for large orders or for items requiring special handling.

4. Copies, scans, or prints of the photographs used from these collections may not be deposited or placed on file in any repository without the express written permission of CCRM.

5. The paper copies, prints, or scans of photographs provided under the terms of this contract may not be used to produce additional paper copies or photographic prints.

6. Manipulation that alters the photograph in any way is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, cropping, colonization, overprinting, or altered digitization of the photograph.

7. If the terms of this contract are violated by the user, future requests of use of photographic images from the collections of CCRM may be refused. CCRM may also seek prosecution of the violator.

4. How did Campbell County get its name?

Campbell County is named after both John A. Campbell, the first governor of the territory of Wyoming, and Robert Campbell who was with an early expedition to this part of Wyoming from 1825 to 1835 and one of the founders of Fort Laramie.

5. What is the doughnut shaped rock?

The doughnut shaped rock near the museum's caboose was created from mud and silt hardening around a tree trunk over time. When the tree decomposed, the circular rock was left behind.

6. Why the camel as the high school mascot?

We did some research on this a few years ago and our best conclusion is that it is an alliteration of "Campbell County." Newspaper records from the early 1920's often refer to CCHS teams as the "Campbells" and once as the "Gillette Razors" and it appears that no mascot had been chosen. The Gillette News from October 20, 1921 is the first issue with CAMELS in it. The article is about football and is titled "Gillette Razors Couldn't Trim Newcastle." The first line is "The Gillette camels traveled over the sands of the east last Friday and met the Knights of Newcastle in combat." Despite this mention of camels and another a week later, the teams continued to often be called the "Campbells." We talked to R. R. Oedekoven about it several years ago and she said that her father Mark Richmond, CCHS Superintendent, chose Camel as the mascot in 1921. This adoption of a mascot probably coincided with the creation of the first high school football team in 1921.

7. What are the cone shaped hills in Campbell County?

The cone shaped hills consist of clinker, a tough, weather resistant rock that forms when coal deposits catch fire. The heat from the combusting coal melts the overlying sediments and it bakes and fuses them. Given the prolific nature of coal in the Powder River Basin much of this coal has caught fire as erosive forces exhumed and exposed the coal outcrops. Sometimes the fires are started by lightning and sometimes the fire starts from the spontaneous combustion of coal in the outcrop. The spontaneous combustion occurs when the exposed coal is first dehydrated (loses most of its moisture), then when the coal is rehydrated the interaction between the water and the carbon in the coal react and create heat, this process is called pyrophoricity. Cap rocks sometimes form over the burning fires.

Because of the nature of clinker, the surrounding softer sediments erode more quickly and the clinker remains. The cones are what are left from the surface eroding into the gullies. The shape of the hills is related to how the coal burns in the subsurface, most natural coal fires can burn a few hundred feet back behind the outcrop and provided the correct conditions one area will burn hotter than adjacent areas.

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Subdivision

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1. I want to subdivide my property - are permits required by the County?

For subdivisions that create parcels 35-acres or larger, there are no permits required; however, other development regulations may apply, we encourage you to visit with our offices at 307-682-1970. Please file an Affidavit of Exemption to be recorded with your subdivision documentation.

For parcels 35-acres or less, then yes, you must obtain permits through the County.

2. I want to give some property to an immediate family member (child, spouse, brother/sister, etc.), do I have to get a subdivision permit?

There are several exemptions to the Subdivision process, including gifts to family members. An Affidavit of Exemption form is available from our offices that can be recorded along with your subdivision documentation. The Affidavit explains all the types of exemptions available. If you are unsure, call our office at 307-682-1970.

3. How do I start the process of subdividing?

You will want to visit with a Wyoming Licensed Professional Land Surveyor. Most Surveyors are familiar with subdividing in Wyoming.

4. Are there different types of Subdivision permits

Yes. 

An Administrative Plat is used for combining two lots or adjusting a lot line—A Simple Subdivision permit is for parcels 35 or greater, split into two lots, each lot 10-acres or greater—A Minor Subdivision is a subdivision that creates more than two lots, but not more than five, each lot being greater than 5-acres—A Major Subdivision is for subdivisions with 6 lots or more, or a subdivision with lots less than 5-acres in size. Specific regulations apply for each type of subdivision.

5. If I subdivide my land, is it mandatory that I also zone it?

Mandatory zoning is only required for Minor and Major subdivisions. In rare instances, a Simple Subdivision may be required to be zoned depending on unusual circumstances.

6. Why do I have to get permits through the County to subdivide my land?

The Subdivision Act of 1975 is a State Statute that mandates that all land less than 35-acres in size being divided into two or more parcels must obtain permits through the County where it is located.

7. How long does the subdivision permit process take?

It depends on the Subdivision type. Usually anywhere from 30 to 65 days, except Major Subdivisions may take up to 5 months or more.

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Vehicle Licensing and Registration

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1. Forms of payment?

We accept cash, money order, checks, and credit & debit cards (use of this service carries a 2.95% convenience fee, or a minimum of $2.00. Which ever is greater).

Payment online is NOT available at this time.

2. How many days do I have to drive on my temporary if I purchased my vehicle out of state?

Wyoming only honors an out of state temporary for 45 days regardless of where the temporary came from.
Ex: South Dakota's Temporary is only good for 30 days, Wyoming will honor it for 45 days as long as you keep the vehicle inside Wyoming.
Ex: Colorado's Temporary is good for 60 days, Wyoming will only honor 45 days and sales tax needs to be taken care of with in 50 days of purchase date.

3. How long can I drive on a notarized bill of sale or notarized title?

A person can operate on notarized bill of sale for 60 days if the title is being held by a bank or other financial institution and the title is not available at the time the vehicle is delivered. A person can operate on notarized title when ownership transfers and the title is not held by a bank or other financial institution. The title is to be dated and delivered to the transferee at the time of delivering the vehicle. The transferee has 45 days to operate on a properly executed title.

4. How long do I have to pay sales tax on my new purchase?

50 Days from the date of purchase. AFTER 50 days interest and civil fees start occurring.

5. Do I have to show proof of Auto Insurance?

Yes, for anything that is motor driven.

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Zoning

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1. Are ‘Shomes’ (shop/homes—pole barn style) allowed in Residential Subdivisions?

Yes, with some limitations. The shop portion of the Shome cannot exceed the living area. Example: The shop portion of a 2,000 sq. ft. Shome cannot be more than 1,000 sq. ft. (Note: Some Homeowner’s Associations (HOA’s) do not allow Shomes. Be sure to check with your subdivision’s HOA.)

2. I live in a Residential zoned subdivision. Can I build a ‘Mother-in-Law’s’ unit, (commonly referred to as an ‘ADU’ Accessory Dwelling Unit) or convert part of my shop into a living area?

No. 

Campbell County Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts do not currently allow secondary living units.

3. I own an undeveloped parcel in a zoned subdivision—can I build just a shop on my land?

No. 

The principal residence must be built first, then any secondary shops/garages can be built.

4. I live in a platted, zoned subdivision, and want to build a free-standing shop/garage. How big can I build my shop/garage?

In all Residential zoned subdivisions, a detached shop/garage cannot be more than two times the footprint of the principal residence. 

Example: A 2-story, 2,000 sq. ft. home with a 600 sq. ft. attached garage can build a detached shop/garage up to 3,200 sq. ft. (1,600 sq. ft. footprint times two).

5. I bought a lot in a platted, zoned subdivision. I want to live in my RV while I build my house. Can I do that?

Maybe - you can apply for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to live in an RV for up to one year. 

Contact the Planning Division at 307-682-1970 for details.

6. My property is un-zoned and not in a platted subdivision. Are there any regulations that affect me?

Yes. 

While there may not be any zoning regulations that apply to your residential home project, the County still requires permits for Small Wastewater Systems, electrical, plumbing, road access, etc. Additional permit requirements for commercial projects will apply. Please contact our offices at 307-682-1970 for more information.