by Sarah Lehr
A Wisconsin bill aims to speed up criminal proceedings when older victims or witnesses are involved.
The legislation, which advanced to public hearings this month, says courts have a duty to expedite proceedings involving any victim or witness over age 60, and that judges have to take that duty into account when weighing motions for delays.
And, when a witness is over 60, the bill would allow that person’s testimony to be recorded to be used as evidence at a potential future trial.
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