Sen. Thatcher: SB 1007- Compensating victims of wrongful convictions

By State Senator Kim Thatcher
Newsletter Excerpt

No one should suffer the consequences of a wrongful conviction without a path to justice. Senate Bill 1007 strengthens Oregon’s laws on compensation for wrongful convictions, ensuring that those who were unjustly imprisoned receive fair restitution.

This bill modifies provisions related to petitions for compensation, making it easier for wrongfully convicted individuals to seek financial relief. It also declares an emergency, ensuring that these changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Wrongful convictions shatter lives, careers, and families.SB 1007 ensures that Oregon provides meaningful compensation to those who have suffered due to failures in the justice system to help restore some of the missed opportunities lost during years spent wrongfully convicted. It also means justice wasn’t served to the victims.