Specialize Units of  Wrongful Convicted 

 

In 2016 a record-breaking total of 166 people were exonerated in that year alone with one case going as far back as 1964. In 2018, Illinois had a total of 49 people exonerated, with New York and Texas following with 16 exonerations each. As of December 2020, there were almost 3,000 exonerations since 1989, which equals to more than 24,600 years stolen by the criminal justice system. The question that many people ponder is, “Why are more falsely accused people being exonerated more than ever before?” 

Many scholars suggested that implementing Conviction Integrity Units (CIU) or Convection Review Units (CRU) is a growing trend. The first unit was established in 2002. As of 2019, there are 44 CIU or CRU with 5 being in Florida. These special units are responsible for 225+ exonerations. CIU and CRU were created to give additional oversight to cases that warrant an extra review. Furthermore, these units help build trust and confidence in our judicial system. The unit panel is made up of members of the community. If the conviction was found to be wrongful then the State Attorney’s Office will remedy the conviction by dismissing the underlying charges. In addition to taking the appropriate measures to prevent similar wrongful convictions.

 

CRU or CIU are found in the following Circuit & Counties in the State of Florida

 

4th Judicial Circuit: Clay, Duval & Nassau                                   13th Judicial Circuit: Hillsborough            

(establish in 2018)                                                                   (establish in 2018)

4th Circuit: State Attorney’s Office                                              13th Circuit: State Attorney’s Office

Conviction Review Unit                                                              ATTN: Conviction Review Unit 

311 Monroe Street                                                                   419 N. Pierce Street

Jacksonville FL, 32202                                                              Tampa, FL 33602

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17th Judicial Circuit: Broward  (establish in 2019)                          Fifteenth Judicial Circuit: Palm Beach County 

Broward County Judicial Complex                                                (CRU establish 2020)

201 Southeast 6th Street, Suite 07150                                         State Attorney’s Office

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301                                                         ATTN: Conviction Review Unit                                 

                                                                                             401 North Dixie Highway

Ninth Judicial Circuit: Orange & Osceola (establish 2018)               West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Office of State Attorney Ninth Judicial Circuit

Attn: Conviction Integrity & Accountability Unit

415 N. Orange Ave

Orlando, FL 32801