erroneous convictions; compensation; procedures

HB 2766 creates a legal process for individuals wrongfully convicted of felonies to seek state compensation. To qualify, claimants must prove they were innocent (not responsible for their conviction through perjury or evidence fabrication) and that their conviction was overturned, pardoned, or dismissed. Compensation equals 200% of Arizona's median household income per year incarcerated, adjusted for inflation, plus interest. The bill also allows courts to determine if local law enforcement or prosecutors caused the wrongful conviction through "harmful error," making cities/towns liable for their share of damages based on fault percentage.