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
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 29-2-157

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) The accusatory instrument dismissed on a ground consistent with innocence.
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