Plain English Breakdown
The official status shows 'House Withdrawn, Recommitted,' which means this bill has not yet become law despite passing both chambers previously. The effective date is unknown.
Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act
This bill creates a process for people who were wrongly convicted to ask the state for money and sets rules for how those claims are reviewed.
What This Bill Does
- Allows individuals to file claims for compensation if they believe they were wrongfully convicted.
- Requires administrative law judges in the Office of State Administrative Hearings to hear and evaluate these claims.
- Sets rules about what proof is needed and how evidence will be considered during reviews.
- Removes wrongful conviction compensation cases from the list handled by the Claims Advisory Board.
- Orders the Supreme Court of Georgia and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to give copies of this law to certain people.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who have been convicted but believe they are innocent
- Administrative law judges in the Office of State Administrative Hearings
- The Supreme Court of Georgia
- The State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Terms To Know
- Wrongful Conviction Compensation Claim
- A formal request for money from the state by someone who says they were wrongly found guilty.
- Administrative Law Judge
- An official in a government office who listens to cases and makes decisions based on rules, not like a regular court judge.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not say how much money people can receive.
- It is unclear if there is a time limit on when someone must file their claim.
- The specific steps for filing the claim are mentioned but not fully detailed in this summary.