2009 House Bill 4790

Authorize wrongful imprisonment compensation

Introduced in the House

April 2, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jon Switalski (D-25)

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 $40,000 for each year of wrongful imprisonment (adjusted for inflation), plus reasonable attorney fees up to $75,000.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.