Justice for the innocent and the wrongfully imprisoned
Help for those who have suffered manifest injustice under Arizona’s criminal justice system
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Every time an accused goes to prison without having received a fair trial, we are one step closer to the loss of our own freedoms. There is no greater punishment than that imposed on the innocent.
Facts
Since 1989, there have been over 3,250 exonerations in the United States. That’s over 28,000 years lost due to wrongful convictions. (The National Registry of Exonerations)
People freed by AZ Justice Project since 1998
Annual requests for assistance received by AZ Justice Project
People represented by AZ Justice Project in post-conviction relief and clemency since 1998
Cases reviewed by AZ Justice Project since 1998
Letters sent anually by AZ Justice Project in response to help
Voices of Change
Transforming Lives Through Criminal Justice Reform
Arizona Justice Project has had a profound impact on the lives of their clients, offering hope and advocacy in times of crisis. Through their expertise and dedication, they navigate legal complexities to secure fair treatment, reduced sentences, or even exoneration. Beyond legal victories, our attorneys provide invaluable support, restoring dignity, and empowering individuals to rebuild their lives post-incarceration.
In the News
SB1500: Restoring dignity and lives after wrongful conviction
Khyl Powell, Guest Commentary, AZCapitolTimesOriginally published February 21, 2025 For 14 years, I have volunteered as a chaplain ministering to felons who have been incarcerated
Arizona House unanimously passes bill that would compensate the wrongfully convicted and imprisoned
Currently, 39 states provide compensation for wrongful convictions, according to the Arizona Justice Project.
Justice delayed
Arizona is one of 11 states that doesn’t compensate people after wrongfully convicting them. State lawmakers are trying to change that.
The Power of Advocacy: 2024 Impact Report
In 2024, the Arizona Justice Project fought for the wrongfully convicted, securing justice and restoring lives. This report highlights the progress made and the lives impacted:
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