Section 29-2-157 Evidence of innocence.
Section 29-2-157
Evidence of innocence.
For purposes of determination of eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration, innocence shall be evidenced by at least one of the following:
(1) The conviction vacated or reversed and the accusatory instrument dismissed on grounds of innocence; or
(2) The accusatory instrument dismissed on a ground consistent with innocence.
(Act 2001-659, p. 1359, §8.)