Bill > SB76

This bill modifies current legal procedures for dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and entering into deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs), which are legal arrangements where prosecutors agree to suspend charges if a defendant meets specific conditions. Under the proposed legislation, prosecutors would be required to obtain court approval before dismissing or amending charges for serious crimes including domestic abuse, automobile theft, abuse of vulnerable individuals, sexual assault, crimes against children, illegal firearm possession by individuals with violent felony histories, and reckless driving causing significant bodily harm. The court can only approve such dismissals or amendments if it determines the action is consistent with deterring crime and the legislature's intent to vigorously prosecute these offenses. Additionally, the bill prohibits prosecutors from entering into deferred prosecution agreements for these specific types of crimes. If a court approves any charge dismissal or amendment, it must submit an annual report to the legislature detailing each approved case. This bill aims to increase judicial oversight and ensure that serious criminal charges are not dismissed or resolved without careful consideration of public safety and the severity of the alleged offenses.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb76