Establishes provisions relating to freestanding claims of actual innocence

Summary

The bill lets the Department of Corrections bring a freestanding claim of actual innocence in post‑conviction actions. Courts must review any new or previously unavailable evidence and can overturn a judgment if clear and convincing proof shows the conviction was likely wrong. Unsubstantiated claims can be dismissed without a hearing, and any vacated judgment must be accompanied by written findings.

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