Did I miss something here? wrote on Sep 26, 2006 9:10 AM:
" Charge for information that our Court system has ruled is to have public access? "I think if they charge that would curb some of the discrimination also', How in the world if you charge will it end any discrimination with information that people have a legal access to? Lastly, it would be just another tax. Don't you think that Madison is already imaginative in sucking the lifeblood out of us already with new and inventive 'taxes'? "
Charge to use the site wrote on Sep 25, 2006 11:29 PM:
" The state is missing a golden opertunity here.
1 million hits a day?
If you were to go to the Clerks office for anything you get charged.
Why not charge to enter the site?
Say a dollar a search.
That Money could go a long way to help fill the states shortfalls. Maybe even going to tax breaks for property owners. Or school help.
we are talking more than 365 million a year.
Given away free.
I think if they charge that would curb some of the discrimination also.
Just food for thought. "
Nestor wrote on Sep 25, 2006 9:27 AM:
" Great job! Now they can clean up the WI Court Records site. For example: Under Legrands tenure as Lacrosse County Family Court Commisioner, participation was MANDATED and printed clearly on the Court Orders concerning "Sandcastles & Families First' programs. Then why were Municipal Judges, Attorneys, District Attorneys, and other well placed apparently Elite allowed to step over this requirement? Worse yet, Why were WI Court Records filed that atendance were specifically met in these programs when in fact in some cases they, their spouses, or children never went anywhere near these beneficial classes? I even sent out questionaires to past participants and they were told sternly that they could not receive their divorcde without particiapation. There were NO other programs offered as alternative. "
you don't get it wrote on Sep 23, 2006 6:56 PM:
" everyone has this great idea about concealing information on the site. this is simply a record of circuit court activity. it's open record to the public. you can't just cover it up. we are lucky to have this great tool. if you don't like it then stay out of trouble. if you hang with a bad crowd but don't do anything you're probably going to get accused of something bad. for the very few people who stayed clean and just got really unlucky--well that's why it says not guilty. also if someone accuses you, it doesn't go on the site. it only goes up if the case goes to court. that means that an a.d.a. thought there was enough evidence to at least present it to a judge. "
If they really wanted to wreak havoc.. wrote on Sep 23, 2006 6:53 PM:
" ...they would connect to all local databases and include all municipal court judgements. If you are going to discriminate might as well go all the way! "
don't like it wrote on Sep 23, 2006 6:44 PM:
" as a law enforcement officer ccap just became more time consuming. now everytime i check a case i have to click a few extra times because of all the notices. i never thought a change was needed, because ccap is pretty cut and dry. but if they absolutely had to i wish they would have come up with something better than this "
Stay out of trouble then... wrote on Sep 23, 2006 6:14 PM:
" Don't do the crime if you don't want the shame.
You cry babies. The site did not need to be changed. "
Marlin Schneider's comments wrote on Sep 23, 2006 2:39 PM:
" People are discriminated in all kinds of ways when it comes to employment and renting apartments. Maybe they are ugly or they have long hair or whatever, but employers and landlords are going to use SOME selection criteria. I have a friend who rents apartments and he constantly deals with bad tenants. He will be punished if the police are called to the residence often. I wouldn't blame him if he checked CCAP for evictions, failure to pay debts, and disorderly conduct charges.
Maybe Marlin should open up some apartment buildings in his district and bring in the CCAP rejects. He would be doing them a service and gathering potential supporters/voters. It would be a win-win situation. Well...atleast till the tenants break out all the windows, get arrested, and he fails to collect a dime in rent!
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to:oz wrote on Sep 23, 2006 1:55 PM:
" Just because a case is dismissed doesn't mean the person is not guilty. I've seen a drug case that says "dismissed", but when you read further it was dismissed because they were moved from state to federal court. Also a dismissed case could means there isn't enough evidence to go to trial and get a conviction. It could be a DA's choice between which crime he will spend money on to prosecute.
Remember, OJ is not guilty but I would want to know his court record if he was going to marry my daughter! "
More revision is needed!!! wrote on Sep 23, 2006 12:56 PM:
" The changes to the website are still not sufficient when it comes to charges that were dropped, all it says is that the charges were not proven and that you are (presumed) innocent. These charges shouldn't be displayed (period). Anyone still has the opportunity to see what you were charged with and therefore the damage is done. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!! "
RE: OZ wrote on Sep 23, 2006 12:41 PM:
" I couldn't agree more! People that were wrongfully accused and charges later dropped, or found not guilty, are still feeling the effects of a bad experience because of this information being accessible to anyone. I realize that some found not guilty may have just gotten lucky, but the wrongfully accused, just don't deserve this. "
oz wrote on Sep 23, 2006 9:20 AM:
" If a case was dismissed, or if a person was found not guilty, it shouldn't be listed on this site at all. "
Causing Harm wrote on Sep 23, 2006 9:00 AM:
" Perhaps the criminal element should have considered just who they were harming to begin with? On the other hand, once a debt has been paid, perhaps it's time to forgive and forget. Anyone can make a mistake once. "
Crime Vs. Punishment wrote on Sep 23, 2006 8:52 AM:
" “We would daily get people coming into the office in tears trying to get jobs, get apartments..... Quite your whining. Nobody want a dirtbag working or living in their apartment complex. I hope my employer uses this site to discriminate to the max. I hope it makes people think twice when they are going to do something dumb! "
BOINGO wrote on Sep 23, 2006 8:51 AM:
" This site is a landlords greatest friend. I have avoided many problems by checking this site. The renters that have to be destructive and careless cant hide anymore. They wonder why nobody wants to rent to them. "
c-crapp wrote on Sep 23, 2006 7:34 AM:
" rep. marlin schneider is correct, this web site should only be used for police and 'legitimate media. otherwise it will continue to be abused. i tried to rent an apartment on the southside 6 months ago and was turned down. the apt. manager told me that it was because of my criminal record. i have a disorderly conduct from a year ago.this site is bad news,even bloggers use it to comment on arrests they read about,stating 'they must be guilty because of there past. end ccrapp now!! "
fuel to the fire wrote on Sep 23, 2006 7:24 AM:
" all right let the comments begin :-) "
Bucky wrote on Sep 23, 2006 6:26 AM:
" I use CCAP regularly to get driving record information. It's a good change. "
Hurt By It wrote on Sep 23, 2006 5:54 AM:
" It's about time they did something. My experience has been a minor infraction hurt my job chances by having a job offer withdrawn because of information on this site that had no bearing on the position. "
Great start wrote on Sep 23, 2006 4:17 AM:
" This is a great start! Thank you for listening and acting to improve it! After I heard this on the news last night, my next stop was JobService and I sent out a number of resumes with my new confidence beaming through. Thank you for listening. Great job "
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