HB422:

Writ of actual innocence; previously unknown or unavailable nonbiological evidence, etc.

Bill Summary:

Writ of actual innocence; previously unknown
or unavailable nonbiological evidence; contents and form of petition.

Changes the provision requiring that a petitioner petitioning for
a writ of actual innocence based on previously unknown or unavailable
nonbiological evidence allege that such evidence is such as could
not, by the exercise of diligence, have been discovered or obtained
before the expiration of 21 days following entry of the final order
of conviction or adjudication of delinquency by the circuit court
to instead require that the petitioner allege such evidence could
not have been discovered or obtained before the conviction or adjudication
of delinquency became final in the circuit court.

Bill Patron: Herring

Last Action(s):
(House) Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022
(Senate) Signed by President March 3, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0625)

Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate

Approved