Mississippi HB681 removes the cap on damages for those wrongfully convicted or incarcerated.
Mississippi HB681 amends Section 11-44-7 of the Mississippi Code to remove the limitation on damages for individuals wrongfully convicted or incarcerated. The bill mandates that if a court finds a claimant was wrongfully convicted or incarcerated, the court must award $50,000 for each year of incarceration, with no compensation for pre-indictment detention. The award is paid in installments and the state may purchase an annuity to fulfill this obligation.
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