Delaware SB282 amends wrongful conviction compensation, adjusting payment amounts and processes.
Delaware SB282 amends Title 10 of the Delaware Code to revise wrongful conviction compensation. It adjusts compensation for wrongful convictions, including $100,000 per year for death row incarcerations and $75,000 per year for other incarcerations. It also compensates for unreimbursed restitution, reintegrative services, and health care costs. The bill outlines a process for paying claims when the compensation fund is insufficient and mandates annual cost-of-living adjustments. It sets limits on attorney fees and requires quarterly reporting on fund status.
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