Parties interested in submitting a case to the CIU for review should contact the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and submit an "Application for Review." The application may be submitted by a convicted defendant, a family member, or an attorney who represented or currently represents a convicted defendant.
For a case to be eligible for review, the following basic criteria must apply:
The Conviction must have occurred in Middlesex County;
The Defendant must face a restraint of liberty; and
The application must present a post-conviction claim of factual innocence or describe a potential miscarriage of justice.
An applicant requesting their claim be reviewed by the CIU does not need to be represented by an attorney. However, if represented by an attorney, the application and request for review should be submitted by that attorney and all communication with the CIU should be through the attorney. Please be advised that the CIU is part of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and does not represent applicants.
It is District Attorney Ryan’s firm belief that basic fairness requires that prosecutors’ offices be willing to step back and review their work. The Middlesex District Attorney's Office is committed to assuring the integrity of all convictions in Middlesex County. If you have any questions about the work of the CIU or are inquiring about the status of matter submitted for review please contact us using the information below.
Conviction Integrity Unit Application for Review
Unidad a Cargo de Preservar la Integridad de las Condenas Solicitud para una Investigación