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title: O.C.G.A. § 28-5-87. Wrongful conviction and incarceration claims.
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# O.C.G.A. § 28-5-87. Wrongful conviction and incarceration claims.

The Claims Advisory Board shall not consider and no compensation shall be paid under this article concerning any claim against the state for any wrongful conviction and incarceration.

## History

Code 1981, § 28-5-87, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 887, § 2-2/SB 244, effective July 1, 2025.

## Cross References

“Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act”, § 17-22-1 et seq.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2025.