Alabama § 29-2-156 - Eligibility for Compensation.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 29-2-156 — Eligibility for Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-2-156. Eligibility for Compensation.
In order to be eligible to receive compensation for wrongful incarceration a person must:
(1) Have been convicted by the state of one or more felony offenses, all of which the person was innocent, and have served time in prison as a result of the conviction or convictions; or
(2) Have been incarcerated pretrial on a state felony charge, for at least two years through no fault of his or her own, before having charges dismissed based on innocence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 29-2-156
What does Code of Alabama § 29-2-156 cover?
Section 29-2-156 ("Eligibility for Compensation.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 29-2-156?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 29-2-156" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 29-2-156 apply to my situation?
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