AB 63
Revises provisions relating to civil actions for wrongful conviction. (BDR 3-440)
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Bill overview
This bill revises Nevada law regarding civil actions brought by individuals who were wrongfully convicted. It clarifies the definition of ‘incarcerated’ for these actions and establishes requirements for proving wrongful conviction, including demonstrating that the conviction was reversed or vacated and that the legal error wasn’t due to innocence. The bill also outlines potential remedies available to successful plaintiffs, such as monetary damages, attorney’s fees, reimbursement for educational costs, healthcare expenses, reentry programs, counseling, housing assistance, and financial literacy programs, with a maximum annual limit of $100,000 for most categories.
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Assembly Committee on Judiciary
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