AZ HB2675

Establishes a civil action process allowing persons erroneously convicted to obtain compensation from the prosecuting agency by proving by clear and convincing evidence they did not commit the charged offense or any lesser included offense.

Authorizes courts to award damages including fines, fees, court costs, attorney fees, and special damages for lost wages, property loss, and medical expenses related to the erroneous conviction.

Prohibits courts from offsetting awarded damages by state or county expenses incurred for arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment of the erroneously convicted person.

Requires the supreme court to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate the causes of erroneous convictions and submit findings and recommendations as a public record.

Applies retroactively to persons convicted before the effective date who meet eligibility requirements, with civil actions required to be filed within two years of the act's effective date.