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Court asks justices to consider victim amendment question
A state appeals court wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether a constitutional amendment expanding crime victims' rights was enacted properly.
Lawyers, leaders, advocates begin National Crime Victims’ Rights Week discussions
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.
Marsy’s Law improperly enacted, judge rules, stands for now
A Dane County judge has ruled a measure meant to protect crime victims' rights was improperly enacted and should be rescinded, but he allowed the law to remain in effect pending an appeal.
Wisconsin public records advocates worry about Marsy’s Law
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 director reappointed to Council on Domestic Abuse
Marsy's Law for Wisconsin Outreach Director Nela Kalpic has been reappointed to the Wisconsin Council on Domestic Abuse.
Marsy’s Law director appointed to Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Board
The Marsy's Law for Wisconsin outreach director Nela Kalpic has been appointed to the Wisconsin Crime Victims' Rights Board.
DOJ provides new guidance on Marsy’s Law rights
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has provided new guidance about the crime victims' rights guaranteed under the recently approved Marsy's Law.
Marsy’s Law opponents: Amendment stymies due-process rights of accused
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.
Judge allows crime-victims amendment to stay on ballot
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.
Lawsuit seeks to block Wisconsin crime victims amendment
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.
Assembly ready to push victims amendment to next year
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.
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