Amends TCA Title 40.
Tennessee HB0601 allows district attorneys and individuals convicted of a crime to file a petition for relief based on claims of actual innocence supported by new evidence, without needing to prove an independent constitutional violation. The bill affects individuals with criminal convictions, including those who pleaded guilty, best interest, or no contest, and establishes procedures for filing petitions, including requirements for verification and evidence submission. Key provisions include the court's obligation to schedule a hearing if a colorable claim is presented and the potential for vacating convictions if actual innocence is proven.
Tennessee HB0601 allows district attorneys and individuals convicted of a crime to file a petition for relief based on claims of actual innocence supported by new evidence, without needing to prove an independent constitutional violation. The bill affects individuals with criminal convictions, including those who pleaded guilty, best interest, or no contest, and establishes procedures for filing petitions, including requirements for verification and evidence submission. Key provisions include the court's obligation to schedule a hearing if a colorable claim is presented and the potential for vacating convictions if actual innocence is proven.
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