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Plotkin says justice system relies on public defenders, prosecutors as lawmakers debate pay raises

Plotkin says justice system relies on public defenders, prosecutors as lawmakers debate pay raises
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Wisconsin bail reform proposal allows judges to tie cash to danger

Bail reform heads to the ballot box. A constitutional amendment would allow judges to consider a defendant's record. Critics say it punishes the poor.

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Wisconsin bail reform; debating changes to state Constitution

Bail in Wisconsin is designed to make sure a defendant shows up for trial. A judge is not supposed to consider the severity of the crime in question.

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Criminal Justice Coalition calls for needed funding to address system-wide concerns in staffing, resources

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Criminal justice coalition again pitching shared priorities for budget

A criminal justice coalition is pitching a series of shared priorities to the guv and lawmakers ahead of the 2023-25 budget, promoting a package of $99.6 million in initiatives.

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