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Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Claim
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Judiciary Section
Administrative claim form for statutory compensation available to qualifying people wrongfully imprisoned in Texas.
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How to get help
Complete the current Wrongful Imprisonment Claim form, attach the required certified pardon, court order, charging-document disposition, sentence, release, identity, and other supporting records that apply, and submit it by the method stated on the form within the statutory deadline.
Who this service helps
A person who meets the entitlement requirements in Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 103, including the required qualifying pardon or judicial relief and supporting documentation.
Where this service is available
Service area: People seeking compensation under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 103 statewide, including eligible claimants connected to the Central Texas counties.
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About this service
The Comptroller's Judiciary Section publishes and receives the official claim used to request compensation under the Texas wrongful-imprisonment statute.
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