If the wrongfully convicted person "did not by his own conduct cause or bring about his conviction," he will be awarded damages that the court deems will "fairly and reassonably compensate him." He must file the claim within two years of the pardon or dismissal. Effective: 1987.

Read the statute: W. Va. Code - 14-2-13(a)

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