full exoneration process

Full exoneration occurs when new evidence or a review shows that an individual wrongly convicted is actually innocent. The process involves presenting additional evidence—such as DNA testing, new witness statements, or legal errors—to a court or review board. The court then evaluates whether the original conviction was based on facts or errors. If overturning the conviction, the person is officially declared innocent and released from wrongful imprisonment. This process ensures justice by correcting incorrect convictions and restoring the individual's legal status as innocent.