SB169 amends Hawaii's wrongful conviction compensation law to improve the process and reporting.

SB169 amends Hawaii's Redress for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment law to enhance the process for compensation claims. The bill requires the State to provide written notice to individuals whose convictions were reversed or vacated, or who were pardoned, if the order or pardon suggests they did not commit the crime. The State must pay an initial $5,000 to eligible petitioners and continue monthly payments of $5,000 until the total equals one year of imprisonment compensation.

SB169 amends Hawaii's wrongful conviction compensation law to improve the process and reporting.

SB169 amends Hawaii's Redress for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment law to enhance the process for compensation claims. The bill requires the State to provide written notice to individuals whose convictions were reversed or vacated, or who were pardoned, if the order or pardon suggests they did not commit the crime. The State must pay an initial $5,000 to eligible petitioners and continue monthly payments of $5,000 until the total equals one year of imprisonment compensation.