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HB 653: Vacating Erroneous Convictions

GENERAL BILL by Gottlieb ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Joseph

Vacating Erroneous Convictions; Provides for motion by state attorney to vacate conviction if he or she has evidence that convicted person is innocent or was erroneously convicted; provides procedures; provides for appointment of public defender for an indigent person; provides for appeal of decision.

Effective Date: 7/1/2022
Last Action: 3/14/2022 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
11/17/2021 House • Filed
12/13/2021 House • Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
• Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
1/11/2022 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/12/2022 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
3/14/2022 House • Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee