Senate Bill 115 mandates the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to collect and report comprehensive data on criminal cases filed in circuit courts. The bill specifies that the DOJ must gather information such as the county of filing, names of the prosecuting attorney and court official, details of the criminal charge, bail conditions, plea bargains, and outcomes of the cases. This data will be reported annually to the legislature and maintained in a searchable database on the DOJ's website for ten years, ensuring that no personally identifiable information of defendants is included.

Additionally, the bill introduces new sections to the statutes, specifically 165.845 (1r) (a) 3. and 165.845 (1r) (f), which outline the requirements for data collection and reporting, and 758.19 (8), which mandates the director of state courts to provide necessary information to the DOJ. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of criminal case data while ensuring the protection of individual privacy. The provisions will apply to criminal case information entered after the effective date of the bill, which is set to take effect seven months after publication.