Alabama § 29-2-157 - Evidence of Innocence.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 29-2-157 — Evidence of Innocence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-2-157. Evidence of Innocence.
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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 29-2-157
What does Code of Alabama § 29-2-157 cover?
Section 29-2-157 ("Evidence of Innocence.") 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.
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