SB 1200: Wrongful Convictions
GENERAL BILL by Bean
Wrongful Convictions; Authorizing certain prosecuting attorneys to file a motion to vacate or set aside a judgment if he or she has evidence or information that a convicted person is innocent; requiring the court to appoint counsel for such convicted person if he or she does not otherwise have legal counsel and if an evidentiary hearing is required; providing hearing and court procedures; authorizing the appeal of a denial of the prosecuting attorney’s motion to vacate or set aside a judgment by any party, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2022
Last Action: 3/14/2022 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/14/2022 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2021 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2022 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 80 |
| 1/11/2022 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 80 |
| 1/20/2022 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/25/22, 10:00 am, 110 Senate Building |
| 1/25/2022 | Senate |
• Favorable by Criminal Justice; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 218 • Now in Judiciary |
| 3/12/2022 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration |
| 3/14/2022 | Senate |
• Died in Judiciary |
