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Brown County Case Backlog Crisis | Green Bay News
Brown County’s criminal case backlog is exploding, with thousands of cases—some waiting years—stalling justice for victims and defendants alike. The root cause? A critical shortage of prosecutors and court staff. State Senator Jamie Wall is leading a legislative probe into how district attorney offices are funded, using Brown County as a stark example of the state’s flawed weighted caseload formula. Felony cases have surged 220% in a decade, while unresolved felony cases over two years have skyrocketed 6,300%. The committee plans more meetings before year’s end, aiming to deliver actionable…
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