Hawaii HB2493 amends the state's wrongful imprisonment compensation law to clarify procedures and increase compensation for those wrongfully.
Hawaii HB2493 amends the state's wrongful imprisonment compensation law to establish clearer procedures and increase compensation for those wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. The bill requires the state to pay advance compensation to eligible individuals upon the reversal or vacation of their conviction on grounds consistent with innocence. It also mandates the state to provide medical coverage, assign a case manager, and submit an annual report to the legislature.
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