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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
03/16/2022
03/16/2022
Crossed Over
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, so as to create the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of such panel; to provide for the burden of proof and evidence to be considered by such panel; to provide for evaluation of claims by such panel; to provide for notice of claims, forms, and hearings; to provide for such panel to make recommendations to such board; to provide for payments and annuities; to provide for the deduction of monetary awards from sums recommended by such panel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act, creates the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel under the Claims Advisory Board. The panel will evaluate claims from individuals who were wrongfully convicted and incarcerated, and make recommendations to the board on the appropriate compensation amounts. To be eligible, the claimant must establish their innocence and that they were exonerated. The bill outlines the panel's composition, the burden of proof, the process for filing and evaluating claims, and the forms of compensation, which can include a yearly annuity and reimbursement of legal fees. The state waives sovereign immunity for the purpose of authorizing payment of these claims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee (16:00 3/29/2022 307 CLOB) (on 03/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/209610 | 03/16/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/208548 | 03/09/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/206589 | 02/15/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/62105 | 02/15/2022 |
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