The Legislature intends that this article shall serve as the method of compensating certain innocent persons who have been wrongfully incarcerated by the State of Alabama.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - Permanent Legislative Committees.
Section 29-2-150 - Legislative Intent.
Section 29-2-151 - Committee Created.
Section 29-2-152 - Composition; Meetings; Duties of Division of Risk Management.
Section 29-2-153 - Compensation; Expenses.
Section 29-2-154 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 29-2-155 - Civil Liability.
Section 29-2-156 - Eligibility for Compensation.
Section 29-2-157 - Evidence of Innocence.
Section 29-2-158 - Application and Notice.
Section 29-2-161 - Eligibility Exceptions.
Section 29-2-160 - Methods of Payment; Eligibility of Estate to Receive Compensation.
Section 29-2-162 - Application Based on Exoneration or Dismissal of Accusatory Instrument.
Section 29-2-163 - Verification of Information by Division of Risk Management.
Section 29-2-164 - Cooperation by State Agencies and Departments.