The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that a person accused of a crime has the right to be confronted with the witnesses against him (the confrontation clause), and states that:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”

In Wyoming, as in all states, the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in the state and district where the crime was committed. The state of Wyoming must comply with these constitutional requirements, ensuring that defendants are informed of the charges against them, can confront and cross-examine witnesses, have the ability to subpoena witnesses in their defense, and have the right to the assistance of an attorney. Wyoming's statutes and court rules provide the framework for how these rights are implemented in practice, including procedures for jury selection, trial proceedings, and the appointment of counsel for those who cannot afford an attorney. The Wyoming Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Wyoming Public Defender Act are examples of state laws that help operationalize the Sixth Amendment rights for defendants within the state's jurisdiction.