The bill, introduced by Representative Muscarello, seeks to repeal R.S. 15:572.8, which outlines the provisions for compensation related to wrongful conviction and imprisonment in Louisiana. This includes the elimination of the Innocence Compensation Fund, which currently provides financial compensation to individuals whose wrongful convictions have been reversed or vacated, provided they can prove their innocence through clear and convincing evidence. The bill also removes the stipulations regarding the attorney general's representation in these proceedings and the requirement for notice to be sent to the attorney general's office regarding petitions for compensation.

By repealing these provisions, the bill effectively nullifies the legal framework that allows wrongfully convicted individuals to seek compensation for their imprisonment. This change would impact the rights of individuals who have been exonerated, as they would no longer have a formal mechanism to receive financial restitution for their wrongful convictions.

Statutes affected:
HB673 Original:
HB673 Engrossed: