Vacating Erroneous Convictions
Summary
Vacating Erroneous Convictions; Provides for motion by state attorney to vacate conviction if he or she has evidence that convicted person is innocent or was erroneously convicted; provides procedures; provides for appointment of public defender for an indigent person; provides for appeal of decision.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2022
Last action Mar 14, 2022
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Dec 13, 2021
Lower · Passed
Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
lower
Dec 13, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
lower
Dec 13, 2021
Committee
Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
lower
Dec 13, 2021
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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