Hawaii HB151 amends the wrongful conviction compensation law to improve the process for individuals seeking redress.

Hawaii HB151 amends the state's wrongful conviction compensation law to enhance the process for individuals seeking redress. The bill mandates the State to provide written notice to eligible individuals about their right to file a claim. It also requires the State to pay an advance compensation of $5,000 to any petitioner who was convicted and imprisoned for at least one year, and who files a petition supporting their claim of innocence. The Attorney General must respond to the petition within 60 days, either admitting the petitioner's entitlement to compensation or denying the claim.

Hawaii HB151 amends the wrongful conviction compensation law to improve the process for individuals seeking redress.

Hawaii HB151 amends the state's wrongful conviction compensation law to enhance the process for individuals seeking redress. The bill mandates the State to provide written notice to eligible individuals about their right to file a claim. It also requires the State to pay an advance compensation of $5,000 to any petitioner who was convicted and imprisoned for at least one year, and who files a petition supporting their claim of innocence. The Attorney General must respond to the petition within 60 days, either admitting the petitioner's entitlement to compensation or denying the claim.