§ 13-65-101. Definitions

As used in this article 65, unless the context otherwise requires: “Actual innocence” means a finding by clear and convincing evidence by a district court pursuant to section 13-65-102 that a person is actually innocent of a crime such that: His or her conviction was the result of a miscarriage of justice; He or she […]

§ 13-65-102. Process for Petitioning for Compensation – Eligibility to Petition – Actual Innocence Required – Jurisdiction

Notwithstanding the provisions of article 10 of title 24, C.R.S., a person who has been convicted of a felony in this state and sentenced to a term of incarceration as a result of that conviction and has served all or part of such sentence, or an immediate family member of such person, may be eligible […]

§ 13-65-103. Compensation for Certain Exonerated Persons – Monetary Compensation – Financial Literacy Training – Penalty for Lack of a Qualified Health Plan – Expungement of Records – Damages Awarded in Civil Actions

Except as otherwise provided in this article, a district court shall direct the state court administrator to compensate an exonerated person, or an immediate family member of an exonerated person, who is determined by a district court pursuant to section 13-65-102 to be actually innocent and eligible to receive compensation pursuant to this article. A […]