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Senate approves limited compensation system for Utah exonerees
Summary
The Utah Senate passed SB16 establishing a no‑fault compensation mechanism for people exonerated of crimes, capping recoverable years and setting a high civil standard for petitions; senators debated limits and whether the payment bars other claims for prosecutorial misconduct.
The Utah Senate passed Senate Bill 16 on January 23, 2008, creating a civil compensation route for people who are exonerated of criminal convictions. Sponsor Senator Bell said the measure is a ‘‘no‑fault’’ system intended to provide predictable, modest compensation while protecting the state’s fiscal exposure. The bill passed the Senate by roll call 23–1 with five senators absent and will be transmitted to the House.
Senator Bell and supporters described the program as modeled on workers’ compensation: payments are tied to years incarcerated up to a…
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