Marsy’s Law for WI – Facts on the Fight for Equal Rights for Crime Victims

Will this proposal burden our criminal justice system?

Is this change necessary?

Will this proposal infringe upon the rights of the accused?

Will the right to refuse an interview or deposition infringe on the defendants’ rights?

Will the right to refuse other discovery requests infringe on the defendants’ rights or ability to have a fair trial?

Would this proposal interfere with civil proceedings or the ability of a defendant to sue a wrongful accuser?

Will improving victims’ rights lead to unnecessary delays in the court system?

Will this prevent the public from having information it deserves to know?

Is this amendment just part of a national effort that isn’t right for Wisconsin?