Tennessee § 40-30-103 - Grounds for relief.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-30-103 — Grounds for relief., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-30-103. Grounds for relief.
Relief under this part shall be granted when the conviction or sentence is void or voidable because of the abridgment of any right guaranteed by the Constitution of Tennessee or the Constitution of the United States. Acts 1995, ch. 207, § 1; T.C.A. § 40-30-203 . Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), §§ 18.19, 22.140. Law Reviews. Adjudicating Claims of Innocence for the Capitally Condemned in Tennessee: Embracing a Truth Forum (Dwight Aarons), 76 Tenn. L. Rev. 511 (2009). Due Process Tolling of the Post-Conviction Statute Of Limitations in Tennessee After Whitehead v. State, 10 Tenn. J. L. & Pol'y 8 (2014). Post-Conviction Relief in Tennessee — Fourteen Years of Judicial Administration Under the Post-Conviction Procedure Act (Gary L. Anderson), 48 Tenn. L. Rev. 605 (1981). The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals: A Study and Analysis, 66 Tenn. L. Rev. 427 (1999).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 40-30-103
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-30-103 cover?
Section 40-30-103 ("Grounds for relief.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 40-30-103?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-30-103" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 40-30-103 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.