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.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 30 - Post-Conviction Procedure
Part 3 - Post-Conviction Dna Analysis Act of 2001
§ 40-30-302. “Dna Analysis” Defined
§ 40-30-303. Petition Requesting Analysis
§ 40-30-306. Payment for Analysis
§ 40-30-307. Appointment of Counsel for Indigents
§ 40-30-308. Court Order for Production of Laboratory Reports, Underlying Data and Notes
§ 40-30-309. Preservation of Evidence During Pendency of Proceeding — Sanctions
§ 40-30-310. Laboratory Standards
§ 40-30-311. Orders in Discretion of Court
§ 40-30-312. Analysis Results — Dismissal of Petition — Order for Hearing