New York S05370 amends the court of claims act to allow claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment, establishes wrongful conviction recovery.
New York S05370 amends the court of claims act to allow individuals who have been unjustly convicted and imprisoned to present claims for damages against the state. The bill establishes wrongful conviction recovery scholarships for eligible individuals and their children. It also provides additional credits for wrongfully convicted individuals in civil service examinations, allowing them to be placed higher on eligible lists.
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