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Pen. Code, § 4904.5 · Chapter 5. Indemnity for Persons Erroneously Convicted and Pardoned

Pen. Code, § 4904.5

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

On or before September 1 each year, the California Victim Compensation Board shall submit an annual report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee on approved erroneous conviction claims that were paid in the prior fiscal year. The report shall include a listing of all individuals approved by the board for compensation under this chapter, the amount approved for each individual, and a case summary.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 58, Sec. 20. (AB 200) Effective June 30, 2022.

Source of truth

Edition
As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=4904.5.
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