New York S02696 amends the court of claims act to modify proof of claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment.

New York S02696 amends the court of claims act to change the criteria for proof of claims related to unjust conviction and imprisonment. Specifically, it modifies the conditions under which a claimant can prove an unjust conviction, including instances where a conviction is reversed or vacated and the accusatory instrument is dismissed. The bill also specifies that a claimant can prove an unjust conviction if they were pardoned based on innocence or if their conviction was based on a statute that violated the U.S. or New York constitution. This act takes effect immediately.

New York S02696 amends the court of claims act to modify proof of claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment.

New York S02696 amends the court of claims act to change the criteria for proof of claims related to unjust conviction and imprisonment. Specifically, it modifies the conditions under which a claimant can prove an unjust conviction, including instances where a conviction is reversed or vacated and the accusatory instrument is dismissed. The bill also specifies that a claimant can prove an unjust conviction if they were pardoned based on innocence or if their conviction was based on a statute that violated the U.S. or New York constitution. This act takes effect immediately.