SB256 — Appeal and Review - As enacted, authorizes criminal defendants who plead guilty, best interest, or no contest to also petition for a writ of error coram nobis based on evidence that was, through no fault of the defendant, unknown to the defendant at the time of the plea. - Amends TCA Title 40.

SB256 — Appeal and Review - As enacted, authorizes criminal defendants who plead guilty, best interest, or no contest to also petition for a writ of error coram nobis based on evidence that was, through no fault of the defendant, unknown to the defendant at the time of the plea. - Amends TCA Title 40. · Informed CitizenryTennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-26-105 is amended to make available a proceeding in the nature of a writ of error coram nobis to convicted defendants in criminal cases. Notice of suing out thi…Open in Informed Citizenry