Marsy's Law for Wisconsin

09/29/2026

Do you need a reminder of what Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is?

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is the constitutional right for victims to have an equal voice while navigating the criminal justice system. It provides victims with the right to be respected, notified, present, and heard.

09/25/2026

What are three rights that Marsy’s Law provides for victims?

1.) The Right to be Notified - of case updates, release changes, and parole events in a timely manner.

2.) The Right to be Present - and informed of all public court proceedings, hearings, and trials.

3.) The Right to be Heard - and have their perspectives directly considered throughout their cases.

Marsy’s Law provides a hand of support to victims, allowing them to be notified, present, and heard throughout their journey in the criminal justice system.

09/22/2026

Walking into the criminal justice system, there are walls of unanswered questions. Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin allows those dark walls to feel slightly less daunting and more transparent. Victims now have the powerful ability to stay informed, ask questions, share their perspectives, and be heard.

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is essential for a victim's journey through the justice system.

09/21/2026

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin state director Nela Kalpic speaks on the importance of protecting victim privacy: “It's such a horrific experience and situation to be in and now all of a sudden you have to also see videos of possibly one of the worst days of your life being plastered all over the media.” ➡

It appears the NFL could find out next week the challenges it might face in obtaining key evidence to determine a punishment for Packers RB Josh Jacobs.

09/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to honor Dana Pellebon at the Champion of Crime Victims’ Rights Award event on Sept. 16.

We are proud of community members like Pellebon who advocate for the principles and values of Marsy’s Law every single day.

09/16/2026

Marsy's Law is recognizing Dana Pellebon, a crime victim advocate and Executive Director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, with its Champion of Crime Victims' Rights Award. We congratulate her and thank her for her continued commitment to amplifying crime victims' voices in the Madison community.

09/16/2026

Join us TODAY at 3:30 p.m. as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin presents the Champion of Crime Victims’ Rights Award to RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center Executive Director Dana Pellebon.

The Champion of Crime Victims’ Rights Award honors individuals who have generated a lasting impact on the treatment of crime victims in Wisconsin.

Can’t attend in person? Tune in live on our page to watch the event.

📍RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center
2801 Coho Street, Suite 301, Madison

09/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our silhouette display event at the Marathon County Courthouse and took the time to learn more about crime victims’ rights!

Each of the eight silhouettes highlighted a key right guaranteed to crime victims under Wisconsin’s Constitution.

A special thank you to The Women’s Community and the Marathon County District Attorney’s Office for partnering with us to raise awareness of victims’ rights in the Wausau community. 💜

08/25/2026

On Aug. 28, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with The Women’s Community and the Marathon County District Attorney’s Office to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights in Wausau.

Eight red silhouettes will be displayed at the Marathon County Courthouse. Each will highlight a key right guaranteed to crime victims under Wisconsin’s Constitution.

Stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to learn more about victims’ rights and the resources available to crime victims in Wisconsin!

📍 Marathon County Courthouse
500 Forest St.
Wausau, WI 54403

08/20/2026

“Many arrive unsure and confused on whether they’ll be included in decisions that affect their safety and healing, but Marsy’s Law ensures victims’ voices cannot be brushed aside.”

一 Tricia Fancher, Wisconsin Rapids Family Center

Thank you, Tricia Fancher, for sharing why protecting victims’ rights matters for those facing some of the most difficult times of their lives.