Michigan SB0909 modifies the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act to adjust evidence requirements and compensation details for wrongful.

Michigan SB0909 amends the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act to modify evidence requirements and compensation details for individuals wrongfully imprisoned. The bill specifies that courts must consider difficulties in proving cases due to time, lost evidence, and unavailable witnesses. It sets compensation at $50,000 per year of imprisonment, with a maximum of $1.5 million, plus expenses and attorney fees not exceeding 10% of the total award. Compensation is not subject to income taxes but is subject to child support obligations.

Michigan SB0909 modifies the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act to adjust evidence requirements and compensation details for wrongful.

Michigan SB0909 amends the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act to modify evidence requirements and compensation details for individuals wrongfully imprisoned. The bill specifies that courts must consider difficulties in proving cases due to time, lost evidence, and unavailable witnesses. It sets compensation at $50,000 per year of imprisonment, with a maximum of $1.5 million, plus expenses and attorney fees not exceeding 10% of the total award. Compensation is not subject to income taxes but is subject to child support obligations.