SB 916 - Dougherty, Pat
Creates a cause of action for those adjudicated innocent following DNA testing
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2862S.01I
Title
SB 916
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
S117
Effective Date
August 28, 2004
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 916 - This act defines a person who is adjudicated innocent as if DNA testing demonstrates his or her innocence, an order of release has been entered by the court, and all appeals have been exhausted. Such person will have a cause of action against the state for wrongful imprisonment. An adjudicated innocent person shall receive compensation for economic and non-economic injuries. The filing of false statements in order to receive compensation for non-economic injuries is a Class A misdemeanor. If the results of the DNA testing confirm the person's guilt, then the individual filing for DNA testing must be sanctioned and pay the cost of the testing.
SUSAN HENDERSON