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House approves measure on prosecutor disqualification fees and creates wrongful conviction compensation process
Summary
Chairman Martin presented Senate Bill 244, a two‑part measure that (1) allows defendants to recover reasonable fees when a prosecutor is disqualified and the case dismissed and (2) creates a statutory wrongful‑conviction compensation process and trust fund.
Chairman Martin presented Senate Bill 244 and described two parts of the measure: part one allows a defendant whose case is dismissed after a prosecuting attorney is disqualified for improper conduct to seek reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs; part two establishes a statutory Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act to provide a process and a trust fund for compensation for exonerees.
Why it matters: Part one drew sharp floor opposition from members who said the provision targets a particular prosecuting office and could shift substantial costs to county prosecuting budgets; proponents said it is a fair remedy where prosecutorial misconduct causes dismissal. Part two…
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