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Title 40 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 30 - Post-Conviction Procedure
Part 3 - Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001
§ 40-30-312. Analysis results -- Dismissal of petition -- Order for hearing.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 40-30-312 (2017)
If the results of the post-conviction DNA analysis are not favorable to the petitioner, the court shall dismiss the petition, and make further orders as may be appropriate. If the results of the post-conviction DNA analysis are favorable, the court shall order a hearing, notwithstanding any provisions of law or rule of court that would bar the hearing as untimely, and thereafter make orders as are required or permitted by the rules of criminal procedure or part 1 of this chapter.
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