Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the creation of the California Department of Justice’s team dedicated to identifying and working to overturn wrongful convictions.

The DOJ’s new Post-Conviction Justice Unit joins a growing movement among prosecutors’ offices across the country using new exculpatory information or advancements in forensic science to review claims of wrongful conviction or innocence. Many local district attorney offices across the state already have similar divisions in place.

That’s in addition to Innocence Project nonprofit organizations across the state also dedicated to exonerating innocent prisoners and reforming the criminal justice system.

“All across California, prosecutors and law enforcement stand united in the pursuit of truth and justice,” Bonta said in a statement. “While this is only a beginning, it represents a critical step forward for further fostering a culture of integrity and transparency that supports trust in the law.”

Bonta said the new division will give his office an additional avenue to address claims of injustice in addition to the typical appellate process. The state’s new unit will also identify cases handled by the Department of Justice or local district attorneys that may warrant resentencing.

The division will be initially led by two deputy attorneys general within the criminal law division. It was not immediately clear how much funding will be set aside for the unit.