WI SB76

Prosecutors cannot dismiss or amend charges for designated "covered crimes" without court approval, requiring a written application stating reasons and a judicial finding that the action serves the public interest in deterring such crimes

Covered crimes include domestic abuse offenses, vehicle theft (s. 943.23), elder/vulnerable adult abuse, sexual assault (1st-3rd degree), all crimes against children (ch. 948), certain firearm possession by violent felons, and causing great bodily harm by reckless driving

Deferred prosecution agreements are prohibited for all covered crimes, barring defendants charged with these offenses from alternative prosecution programs

Courts that approve any dismissal or amendment of covered crime charges must submit annual reports to legislative standing committees detailing each approval and justifying how it serves public interest

Repeals existing statute s. 971.37 and requires district attorney offices to adopt policies indicating how they will execute the intent of vigorous prosecution for covered crimes