Exoneree Compensation in Kansas

An exonerated person is entitled to $65,000 per year of wrongful imprisonment and $25,000 per year wrongfully served on parole, probation, or the sex offender registry. An exoneree is also entitled to social services including: housing and tuition assistance, counseling, participation in the state’s health care program, and financial literacy training. Effective: July 2018.

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