SB 82: Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration
GENERAL BILL by Joyner
Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration; Requiring that a petition for compensation describe the existence of clear and convincing evidence of actual innocence; requiring the petitioner to submit fingerprints for criminal history records checks; providing that a failure to submit fingerprints within the prescribed timeframe does not warrant denial of compensation under the act; requiring that the results of the criminal history records checks be submitted to the clerk of the court; providing for use of the results by the court; requiring that the Department of Law Enforcement pay for the criminal history records checks; eliminating the requirement that a wrongfully incarcerated person provide certain court records and documentation from the Department of Corrections along with an application for compensation, etc.
Senate Committee References: Judiciary (JU) , Criminal Justice (CJ) , Budget (BC)
Last Action: 03/09/2012 Died in Judiciary
Effective Date: July 1, 2012
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2011 | Senate | • Filed |
| 09/21/2011 | Senate | • Referred to Judiciary; Criminal Justice; Budget -SJ 16 |
| 01/10/2012 | Senate | • Introduced -SJ 16 |
| 03/09/2012 | Senate | • Died in Judiciary |
