New York A10797 amends the court of claims act to allow claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment.

New York A10797 amends the court of claims act to allow individuals who were wrongfully convicted of felonies or misdemeanors and subsequently imprisoned to present a claim for damages against the state. To present such a claim, the claimant must establish by documentary evidence that they were convicted and served a term of imprisonment, had the conviction dismissed with prejudice, and that the claim is not time-barred.

New York A10797 amends the court of claims act to allow claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment.

New York A10797 amends the court of claims act to allow individuals who were wrongfully convicted of felonies or misdemeanors and subsequently imprisoned to present a claim for damages against the state. To present such a claim, the claimant must establish by documentary evidence that they were convicted and served a term of imprisonment, had the conviction dismissed with prejudice, and that the claim is not time-barred.