Establishes a process for freestanding claims of actual innocence in Missouri.
Missouri HB2915 amends Chapter 547 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, 547.033, to create a process for freestanding claims of actual innocence. This process allows individuals to petition the court for relief based on new evidence of their innocence. The bill outlines the criteria and procedures for such claims, ensuring that individuals have a pathway to address wrongful convictions.
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