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2013 House Bill 4451: Authorize wrongful imprisonment compensation
Introduced by Rep. Jon Switalski (D) on March 13, 2013
To authorize payment by the state of civil damages to a person wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he or she did not commit. The damages would be $60,000 for each year of wrongful imprisonment, plus “economic damages” including lost wages, plus reasonable attorney fees. Official Text and Analysis.
To authorize payment by the state of civil damages to a person wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he or she did not commit. The damages would be $60,000 for each year of wrongful imprisonment, plus “economic damages” including lost wages, plus reasonable attorney fees. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Criminal Justice Committee on March 13, 2013
