The Innocence Commission reviews cases where an incarcerated person asserts that they were wrongfully convicted. After evaluating all of the available evidence and conducting any necessary re-investigation, the Commission will prepare a findings of fact and conclusions of law memorandum for the District Attorney. Although the District Attorney will afford great weight to the determination of the Commission, the final decision rests with the District Attorney. The Innocence Commission has been assisted by a full-time, grant-funded staff attorney who works under the supervision of the University of San Francisco Law School’s Racial Justice Clinic.
Submit an application for consideration by the Innocence Commission: