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Although judges are generally immune from suits for damages, the Court has held that a judge may be enjoined from enforcing a court rule, such as a restriction on lawyer advertising that violates the First Amendment.

Judges, judicial employees, and federal public defender employees nationwide are bound by ethics laws and prescribed codes of conduct. These govern the proper performance of official duties and limit certain outside activities to avoid conflicts of interest.

Common complaints of ethical misconduct include improper demeanour; failure to properly disqualify when the judge has a conflict of interest; engaging in ex parte communication and failure to execute their judicial duties in a timely fashion. Behaviour outside of the courtroom can also be at issue.

Wyoming is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Wyoming has one federal district court, the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Wyoming.

The Circuit Courts and Municipal Courts are the lowest level courts, which focus on cases involving specific subject matter, such as traffic violations, small claims, and misdemeanor offenses. The Wyoming District Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction.

Judicial Selection Judges and justices for all Wyoming state courts are appointed based on their knowledge of the law and their ability to apply it fairly and impartially, as well as their experience and their adherence to the rules of professional conduct.

Gubernatorial appointment: Judges are appointed by the governor. In some cases, approval from the legislative body is required. Legislative election: Judges are selected by the state legislature. Municipal government selection: Judges are selected by the governing body of their municipality.

Circuit court judges are appointed by the governor in the same manner as Supreme Court justices and district judges. They serve four year terms. They must be attorneys admitted to the Wyoming State Bar and qualified electors of the state and their judicial positions are full-time.

Judges of the Wyoming Circuit Courts are chosen through the same assisted appointment method used to select appellate and district judges. When a vacancy occurs, the governor appoints a replacement from a list of three names provided by a nominating commission.