Section 7-5-201 - Appointment of Foreman; Oath of Jurors.

WY Stat § 7-5-201 (2019) (N/A)
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7-5-201. Appointment of foreman; oath of jurors.

(a) The district judge shall appoint one (1) of the jurors to be foreman. The foreman is authorized to administer oaths to witnesses and shall sign indictments as provided by W.S. 7-5-104.

(b) Before entering upon their duties, an oath or affirmation shall be administered to the foreman and each of the jurors providing, in substance, that each of them will:

(i) Diligently inquire into all matters coming before them;

(ii) Find and present indictments truthfully and without malice, fear of reprisal or hope of reward; and

(iii) Keep secret matters occurring before the grand jury unless disclosure is directed or permitted by the court.