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MI SB1067

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Wozniak

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies documentation requirements for wrongful imprisonment compensation claims by specifying that new evidence must be "presented on appeal" rather than simply demonstrating innocence.

  • Requires new evidence to meet three conditions: (i) demonstrating the plaintiff did not perpetrate the crime and was not an accessory or accomplice, (ii) resulting in reversal or vacation of conviction charges or gubernatorial pardon, and (iii) resulting in dismissal of all charges or acquittal on retrial.

  • Adds gubernatorial pardon as an explicit basis for compensation eligibility alongside reversal/vacation of conviction or acquittal.

  • Maintains existing requirements that plaintiffs serve complaints on the attorney general and prosecuting attorney, who may contest the claim.

  • Preserves victim notification rights for assaultive crimes or serious misdemeanors and allows victims to appear and make statements at proceedings.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure: other; wrongful imprisonment compensation act; modify pleading requirements. Amends sec. 4 of 2016 PA 343 (MCL 691.1754).

Civil procedure: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety

6/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety6/7/2022

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