The Conviction Integrity Unit is a subdivision of the Middle District Attorney's Office that investigates claims of innocence. The purpose of the Conviction Integrity Unit is to act as a section of the Middlesex District Attorney's office dedicated to determining the truth of claims of injustice by prioritizing complete investigation into cases wherein claimants offer verifiable evidence to support their innocence, exhibit evidence of wrongful conviction or otherwise support claims of injustice related to criminal conviction. Staff in the unit determine the validity of all eligible claims and investigate whether or not plea bargaining affected the final result of the case. They prioritize incarcerated individuals who have served a large portion of their sentence. If claims of innocence are supported by relevant evidence, staff advise the District Attorney to reopen the case and determine whether or not evidence of innocence should lead to further action. For more information, contact the Middlesex District Attorney's Office Conviction Integrity Unit directly using the information provided on the website.