Exoneree Compensation in Wisconsin

A wrongfully convicted person “who did not by his or her act or failure to act contribute to bring about the conviction and imprisonment for which he or she seeks compensation” can receive a maximum of $25,000, including attorneys fees, as long as the claimant did not contribute to or bring about conviction. The Claims Board may petition legislature for additional funds. Effective: 1913; Amended most recently: 1987.

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