Wisconsin Assembly To Vote On Crime Victims Rights Bill Next Week

Members of the Wisconsin Assembly will vote on a constitutional amendment next week aimed at strengthening the rights of crime victims.  Amendments to the state constitution have to earn passage in two consecutive legislative sessions, plus a statewide referendum.  Marsy’s Law passed both the Assembly and Senate two years ago.  If it passes the Senate this session, the earliest it could appear on a statewide ballot would be 2020.  It would give victims the right to be heard at plea, parole and revocation proceedings, the right to refuse interview, deposition or discovery requests by defense attorneys, and the right to attend all proceedings in their case.