HB284 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Relief, payment increase to wrongful incarcerated persons, Sec. 29-2-159 am'd
Description
Under existing law, a person who contends that he or she has been wrongly incarcerated in the state penal system for a felony offense may apply to the Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration for compensation for being wrongly incarcerated
This bill would increase the maximum amount that may be awarded to a person who has been wrongly incarcerated
To amend Section 29-2-159, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to compensation for persons who were wrongfully convicted and incarcerated in the state penal system; to increase the maximum amount that may be awarded to a person who has been wrongly incarcerated.
Subjects
Relief Acts
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB284 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |