Ala. Code § 29-2-151

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Section 29-2-151 Committee Created

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There is hereby created the Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration. The Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration may hereinafter be referred to as the “committee.” The committee shall certify applicants who have met the eligibility criteria for payment pursuant to this article and may recommend to the Legislature an amount of additional compensation to be paid by the state as authorized by subsection (b) of Section 29-2-159.

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