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2024 Dane County District Attorney

The primary role of the District Attorney’s Office is to prosecute all adult criminal and juvenile delinquent acts that occur within the 27 cities and villages of Dane County and its 34 townships. Other functions include operating a deferred prosecution unit, enforcing child support obligations, and maintaining a Victim-Witness Support program. The annual salary for the office of Dane County District Attorney in 2025 will be $162,469.Four-year termVote for one

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    Ismael Ozanne
    (NON)

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1. Wisconsin and Minnesota have roughly comparable population and violent crime rates, but Wisconsin has about 2.5 times the number of inmates in state prisons compared to Minnesota. Do you believe any adjustments in the District Attorney’s charging decisions and recommendations for placement into diversion programs would be appropriate?

2. What is your philosophy on bail recommendations for indigent defendants accused of nonviolent crime?

3. Should there be any adjustments in the process by which the District Attorney’s Office handles prior convictions for which new information is presented?

4. How should the District Attorney work with other county leaders to address nonviolent property crimes committed by people with substance abuse disorders?

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