MS SB2724

Requires wrongful conviction claims under Mississippi Code Section 11-44-5 to be heard by a judge without a jury in the circuit court of the county where the claimant was convicted.

Adds requirement that claimants must not have pleaded guilty to the felony charges for which they seek compensation.

Expands the definition of disqualifying conduct to include any criminal offense under Mississippi law, not just the original felony charges.

Clarifies that coerced confessions later determined to be false do not disqualify a claimant from compensation as fabrication of evidence.

Establishes compensation of $50,000 per year of incarceration (maximum $500,000 total) and awards reasonable attorney's fees at 10-25% of the compensation amount based on litigation level.

Effective July 1, 2019.