2011 Senate Bill 61

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Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Nov. 29, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 15, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.