Toward the Formation of "Innocence Commissions" in America

Authors

• Barry C. Scheck, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawFollow
• Peter J. Neufeld, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Publication Date

2002

Journal

Judicature

Abstract

The article advocates for the establishment of "innocence commissions" to investigate and address wrongful convictions in the U.S. criminal justice system. Drawing parallels to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which investigates transportation accidents, the authors propose that these commissions would identify systemic defects leading to wrongful convictions and recommend reforms to prevent future miscarriages of justice. They emphasize the need for independence, subpoena power, and public accountability to ensure the commissions' effectiveness.

Volume

86

Issue

2

First Page

98

Last Page

105

Publisher

Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School

Disciplines

Evidence | Jurisprudence | Law | Law and Politics

Recommended Citation

Barry C. Scheck & Peter J. Neufeld, Toward the Formation of "Innocence Commissions" in America, 86 Judicature 98 (2002).
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/faculty-articles/387