Madison … Representative
Jeff Mursau (R–Crivitz) has
secured funding for an additional half time Assistant District Attorney for
Oconto County. Mursau sent a letter detailing Oconto County’s needs and
available funding options to the Joint Finance Committee on May 13th. Mursau’s request was made pursuant to his
discussions with Oconto County board members last October.
“Oconto
County’s District Attorney and his staff are stretched thin to properly
prosecute cases,” Mursau said. “Oconto County officials and I are working
together to ensure we have the prosecutors necessary to handle our rising
caseload, including a rise in heroine abuse.”
Oconto County is the only county in Wisconsin with
more judges (2) than prosecutors (1.5 FTE). Oconto County is 68th out of 71 counties providing prosecutors on
a per capital basis.
“Oconto
County victims, courts and law enforcement deserve the resources to provide
timely and effective justice,” Mursau said. “I am pleased the Joint Finance
Committee agrees with me that the State can and will provide full support Oconto
County’s citizens and justice system.”
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