WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is raising serious doubts about Colorado's practice of not refunding court fees and other costs to people who are convicted of crimes but later exonerated. Most justices hearing arguments in the case on Monday seemed concerned that refusing to refund the money violates due process rights. One paid about $700 in court fees and victim restitution while the other paid more than $4,400 in similar costs. Colorado's highest court said the defendants could not get a refund unless they proved their innocence by clear and convincing evidence in a separate proceeding. The defendants say it's unfair to require them to prove their innocence to get court costs back.

Source: Economic Times January 09, 2017 17:31 UTC