CA SB694

Adds "new evidence" as grounds for habeas corpus petitions if the evidence is credible, material, presented without substantial delay, and would more likely than not have changed the trial outcome.

Defines "new evidence" as evidence discovered after trial that could not have been found through due diligence, is admissible, and is not merely cumulative, corroborative, collateral, or impeaching.

Expands the definition of "false evidence" to include expert opinions that have been repudiated by the original expert or undermined by later scientific research or technological advances.

Requires the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board to recommend an appropriation without a hearing if a court finds a person factually innocent in habeas corpus or judgment vacation proceedings.

Makes factual findings and stipulations by district attorneys or courts binding on the Attorney General, factfinder, and the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board in habeas corpus and judgment vacation cases.