Part of Minnesota law compensating the wrongfully convicted is found unconstitutional

 

September 28, 2017



The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that part of a statute that allows people who are wrongfully convicted to seek compensation is unconstitutional.

But to remedy it, the majority severed a section of the law that now leaves anyone who had their convictions reversed or vacated ineligible to seek payment.

http://www.twincities.com/2017/09/27/part-of-minnesota-law-compensating-the-wrongfully-convicted-is-found-unconstitutional/

 

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