It’s Time for Oregon Exonerees to be Compensated Without Delay

When someone has been wrongfully incarcerated for a crime they did not commit, the state has an obligation to render restitution as best they can.

In 2022, Oregon took bold action when it enacted the Justice for Exonerees Act, becoming the 37th state in the country to compensate wrongfully convicted individuals. Unfortunately, the law has not been implemented as intended and exonerees face lengthy and onerous processes to receive the compensation afforded them under the statute.

Since the law took effect only four exonerees have received compensation through settlements and there has been a substantial back and forth of litigation which has caused additional harm and trauma to Oregon exonerees.

Senate Bill 1007 would clarify the intent of the Oregon Justice for Exonerees Act and ensure that innocent Oregonians can receive compensation without further delay.

Use your voice: Urge Oregon lawmakers to pass S.B. 1007 today.

This campaign is in partnership with Oregon Innocence Project and Forensic Justice Project.