A state appeals court wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether a constitutional amendment expanding crime victims' rights was enacted properly.

Wisconsin lawyers, local leaders and victim advocates are marking National Crime Victims' Rights Week with a series of discussions meant to educate the public about their rights as victims of crimes.

A Dane County judge has ruled a measure meant to protect crime victims' rights was improperly enacted and should be rescinded, but he allowed the law to remain in effect pending an appeal.

When overwhelmingly passed by Wisconsin voters in April, Marsy's Law was billed as a major step forward for crime victims' rights, but public records advocates are raising concerns that an over-interpretation of the constitutional amendment by some law enforcement agencies could curtail access to public information.

Marsy's Law for Wisconsin Outreach Director Nela Kalpic has been reappointed to the Wisconsin Council on Domestic Abuse.

The Marsy's Law for Wisconsin outreach director Nela Kalpic has been appointed to the Wisconsin Crime Victims' Rights Board.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has provided new guidance about the crime victims' rights guaranteed under the recently approved Marsy's Law.

To proponents, Marsy’s Law – a Wisconsin constitutional amendment approved by voters in the April 7 election – will provide better protection and more rights to crime victims.

A judge on Friday rejected an attempt to remove from the April 7 ballot a constitutional amendment that will give crime victims in Wisconsin more rights.

A lawsuit filed on Thursday seeks to block a statewide vote on a ballot question that would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to expand crime victims' rights, arguing that the proposal is deceptive and a threat to the rights of the accused.

It doesn't look as if Wisconsin legislators will pass a constitutional amendment to bolster crime victims' rights in time to get it on the spring ballot.