A10797Introduced in the Assembly
Provides that in order to present the claim for unjust conviction and imprisonment, claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: they have been convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors against the state and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment, and have served all or any part of the sentence; and they have had the one or more felonies and misdemeanors dismissed with prejudice following serving all or part of the sentence; and their claim is not time-barred.
Introduced by Larinda Hooks, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that in order to present the claim for unjust conviction and imprisonment, claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: they have been convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors against the state and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment, and have served all or any part of the sentence; and they have had the one or more felonies and misdemeanors dismissed with prejudice following serving all or part of the sentence; and their claim is not time-barred.
Where it stands
print number 10797a
April 20, 2026
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Bill history
referred to judiciary
amend and recommit to judiciary
print number 10797a
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