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SB 1200: Wrongful Convictions

GENERAL BILL by Bean

Wrongful Convictions; Authorizing certain prosecuting attorneys to file a motion to vacate or set aside a judgment if he or she has evidence or information that a convicted person is innocent; requiring the court to appoint counsel for such convicted person if he or she does not otherwise have legal counsel and if an evidentiary hearing is required; providing hearing and court procedures; authorizing the appeal of a denial of the prosecuting attorney’s motion to vacate or set aside a judgment by any party, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2022
 Last Action: 3/14/2022 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Criminal Justice (CJ)
  2. Judiciary (JU)
  3. Rules (RC)

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  • Bill History

  • SB 1200, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/8/2021 at 11:19 AM