Discover the Conviction Integrity Unity in Hennepin County with our latest episode of "Explains: CIU" by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. Join us as our county prosecutor, Andrew Markquart, sheds light on the purpose of this new unit.
Our "Explains" series is designed to demystify legal jargon and concepts, making them accessible one minute at a time. Each engaging episode breaks down complex legal terms into easy-to-understand definitions. Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the law, our goal is to make legal knowledge accessible to everyone. Tune in and expand your understanding!
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has formed the county’s first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit as another step toward ensuring justice, accountability, and transparency.
The purpose of the CIU is to review cases to rectify wrongful convictions and identify mistakes in past prosecutions in Hennepin County so that the HCAO, alongside its justice partners, can prevent such issues from happening in the future.
