SB 6692 - DIGEST

Provides that a person injured by an unjust conviction and incarceration may sue in a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which such violation occurred, and shall recover from the county damages sustained, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of bringing the suit.

Authorizes the legislative authority of a county to purchase liability insurance in an amount it deems reasonable to protect the county, its officers, and employees against liability for a claim of unjust conviction and incarceration under this act.