Section 29-2-157 - Evidence of innocence.

AL Code § 29-2-157 (2019) (N/A)
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For purposes of determination of eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration, innocence shall be evidenced by at least one of the following:

(1) The conviction vacated or reversed and the accusatory instrument dismissed on grounds of innocence; or

(2) The accusatory instrument dismissed on a ground consistent with innocence.