Cal. PEN § 4904.5
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 4904.5, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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On or before September 1 each year, the California Victim Compensation Board shall submit an annual report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee on approved erroneous conviction claims that were paid in the prior fiscal year. The report shall include a listing of all individuals approved by the board for compensation under this chapter, the amount approved for each individual, and a case summary.
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