Erroneous convictions fund

A.R.S. § 41-710.03, under General Provisions.

A.R.S. § 41-710.03

A. The erroneous convictions fund is established consisting of monies appropriated to the fund by the legislature. The department of administration shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.

B. The department of administration shall use the monies deposited in the erroneous convictions fund to fund claims brought pursuant to title 13, chapter 38, article 36.

C. Any state agency, board, commission or department may not use monies from any fund or source other than the erroneous convictions fund to pay any reimbursement or compensation that is awarded pursuant to title 13, chapter 38, article 36. This state is not liable for any amount to pay any reimbursement or compensation awarded pursuant to title 13, chapter 38, article 36 in excess of the monies available in the erroneous convictions fund.