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Support for Wrongful Conviction Reviews and Legal Aid

This act aims to support programs that review potential wrongful convictions and provide legal assistance to individuals claiming innocence after a conviction. This helps ensure citizens have greater confidence in the justice system and a chance for case review if an error occurred.
Key points
Establishes and expands units within prosecutor's offices to review wrongful convictions.
Provides high-quality legal representation for defendants pursuing post-conviction claims of innocence.
Funds activities like case review, forensic testing, and investigation services to support innocence claims.
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Print number: 117_S_2772
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Conviction Integrity Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2772.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes and expands units within prosecutor's offices to review wrongful convictions.
  • Provides high-quality legal representation for defendants pursuing post-conviction claims of innocence.
  • Funds activities like case review, forensic testing, and investigation services to support innocence claims.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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