AK HB55

Establishes a compensation program for individuals wrongfully convicted and imprisoned, requiring claims to be filed with the Alaska Attorney General within two years of dismissal, acquittal, or pardon.

Compensates eligible individuals at $50,000 per year of imprisonment served, up to a maximum of $2,000,000, with compensation calculated as a fraction to account for partial years served.

Requires claimants to prove by preponderance of evidence that their conviction was vacated or reversed due to innocence, or that they received a pardon for innocence, and that they did not commit the crimes or engage in perjury or evidence fabrication.

Prevents claimants receiving compensation from pursuing additional civil actions against the state, municipalities, or their officials and employees related to the arrest, conviction, or confinement.

Excludes wrongful conviction and imprisonment claims from alternative mandatory claims procedures, ensuring these claims proceed through the state's standard judicial review process under existing tort claim statutes.