Wrongful Conviction Resources for Indiana

Below is our comprehensive guide to wrongful conviction resources in Indiana. You’ll find information on legal aid organizations, advocacy groups, and support services dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions.

This page highlights Indiana resources to aid in seeking justice, navigating the legal system, and connecting with advocates committed to exoneration efforts. If you know of additional resources that could benefit this community, please contact us to share.

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Innocence Project of Indiana
www.Indiana Innocence Project.org

Indiana Innocence Project is dedicated to helping innocent prisoners obtain their freedom and rebuild their lives, while educating toward change to prevent wrongful convictions.

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Indiana Innocence Project
www.innocenceproject.org/states/indiana/

The Indiana Innocence Project focuses on identifying and exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals in Indiana through legal advocacy and DNA testing.

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Conviction Integrity Unit
www.indy.gov

Conviction Integrity Unit - A division of the prosecutor’s office that works to identify, remedy, and prevent wrongful convictions.

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Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook
www.jailhouselaw.org

A free resource for people in prison who want to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff.

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University of Notre Dame - The Law School
exoneration.nd.edu

Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic is committed to correcting the miscarriage of justice and investigating, litigating, and overturning wrongful convictions.

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ACLU of Indiana
www.aclu-in.org

The ACLU of Indiana works on protecting the rights of the wrongfully convicted in Indiana and advocates for criminal justice reform to prevent such errors.

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Indiana Abolition Coalition
www.indianaabolition.org

The Indiana Abolition Coalition allows you to work with us to abolish capital punishment in the state of Indiana once and for all..

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Prisoner Solidarity Project
www.prisonersolidarity.org

The Prisoner Solidarity Project in Indiana provides assistance to those wrongfully convicted by advocating for post-conviction relief and offering support for legal appeals.

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Indiana Legal Services - Equal Access to Justice
www.indianalegalservices.org

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout the state of Indiana.

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Indiana Legal Help (ILH)
www.indianalegalhelp.org

The Indiana Bar Foundation’s mission is to inspire and lead change to improve civic education and legal assistance for all Hoosiers.

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Indiana Wrongful Convictions: Causes & Effects


Eyewitness Misidentification

Evidence Type

Insufficient Counsel

Defense Quality

Forensic Errors

Evidence Reliability

Coerced False Confessions

Interrogation Outcome

Personal Aftereffects

Post-Conviction Effects

Advocacy & Legal Reform

Justice Improvement

Judicial Error

Trial Mistakes

Sentencing Discrepancy

Punishment Inequality

Systemic Bias

Institutional Prejudice

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