Tennessee HB0601 amends post-conviction relief laws to allow petitions for actual innocence based on new evidence.
Tennessee HB0601 introduces a new process for post-conviction relief, allowing convicted individuals or district attorneys to petition for relief based on new evidence of actual innocence. The petition must be filed with the court where the conviction occurred, and the clerk will not charge a fee. The petition must include verified allegations of fact and supporting evidence. If the court finds the claim colorable, it will schedule a hearing. The petitioner must prove actual innocence by clear and convincing evidence. If successful, the court will vacate the conviction and order a new trial.
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