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Dunn County DA reports victim‑witness staffing turnover, rising discovery costs tied to Axon evidence
Summary
The district attorney told the Judiciary and Law Committee that a victim‑witness assistant position has high turnover linked to low pay, special‑prosecution caseloads have increased, and costs for handling Axon body‑worn camera evidence have driven a revenue increase to cover discovery preparation; federal VOCA cuts and chapter 950 reimbursements
The Dunn County District Attorney told the Judiciary and Law Committee that the office is experiencing recurring turnover in a victim‑witness assistant position, citing low pay and positional instability.
The District Attorney said the vacancy in the victim‑witness assistant position occurs roughly every one to two years and that the current assistant left for private practice. The office also reported an increase in “special prosecution” cases that sometimes create conflicts of interest, requiring the DA to request…
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