# Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-103: Grounds for relief

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-103

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-103
- **Heading:** Grounds for relief
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 40 / Chapter 30 / Section 40-30-103

## Text

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 .
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 .

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-102 When prisoners may petition for post-conviction relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-103 Grounds for relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-104 Petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-105 Processing of petitions - Designation of judge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-106 Preliminary consideration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-107 Preliminary order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-108 Answer or response](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-109 Prehearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-110 Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-111 Final disposition of petitions - Compliance reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-112 Notice of final judgments by clerk of court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-113 Petitioner unconstitutionally denied appeal - Procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-114 Reimbursement of expenses of district attorney general - Duty of attorney general and reporter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C30_S40-30-114.md)

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