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Introduced
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act, creates the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel under the Claims Advisory Board to consider claims of wrongful conviction and recommend compensation to the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. To be eligible, a claimant must prove their innocence by a preponderance of evidence and have been exonerated. The panel can recommend up to $100,000 per year of wrongful incarceration, as well as reasonable legal fees. The bill also provides a process for filing claims and conducting hearings, and requires the state to waive sovereign immunity for these claims.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Debbie Buckner (D)*,
Scott Holcomb (D)*,
Penny Houston (R)*,
Carolyn Hugley (D)*,
Bill Werkheiser (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Appropriations: Compensation Subcommittee (15:20:00 3/22/2023 Mezz 1 CAP) (on 03/22/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Claims Against the Government
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64275 | 02/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217170 | 03/07/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216977 | 03/07/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214369 | 02/14/2023 |
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