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Sen. Stephen Roberts files bill to expand state compensation for wrongful convictions
Summary
Senate Bill 36, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Roberts, would create provisions relating to compensation for wrongful convictions and expand state compensation for time spent in prison; the bill was reported ready for full Missouri Senate discussion.
Sen. Stephen Roberts of Saint Louis told the Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Jan. 22 that Senate Bill 36 would create provisions relating to compensation for wrongful convictions.
Roberts said the bill expands the circumstances under which wrongfully convicted individuals may receive compensation from the state for time spent in prison. The transcript records the sponsor’s description but does not include specific monetary amounts, eligibility criteria, or a committee vote.
Senate Bill 36 was reported ready for full Missouri Senate discussion. The transcript does not record a committee recommendation, fiscal analysis, or a floor calendar placement.
Reporting from the state capital, I’m Dean Morgan.
