Arrest or Detention of Persons With Diplomatic Immunities.

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7-2-107. Arrest or detention of persons with diplomatic immunities.

(a) This section applies to an individual who upon being stopped, detained or arrested by a peace officer for a violation of W.S. 6-2-106, a driving while under the influence offense or a moving violation pursuant to the motor vehicle laws of Wyoming or local ordinance, provides a driver's license issued by the United States department of state or otherwise claims immunities or privileges pursuant to title 22, chapter 6 of the United States Code.

(b) If a driver as described in subsection (a) of this section is stopped, detained or arrested by a peace officer who has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed a violation described in subsection (a) of this section, the peace officer shall:

(i) Within a reasonable amount of time, contact the United States department of state and verify the driver's status and possible immunity;

(ii) Record relevant information from the driver's license or identification card issued by the United States department of state; and

(iii) Within five (5) days after the date of the stop, forward the following to the United States department of state:

(A) A written report of the incident; and

(B) A copy of the citation or other charging document if issued.

(c) The provisions of this section do not prohibit the application of any law to a criminal violation by any individual who claims immunities pursuant to title 22, chapter 6 of the United States Code.


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