Tennessee Statutes
§ 37-1-308 — Application for habeas corpus - When allowed
Tennessee § 37-1-308
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Bluebook
Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-308 (2026).
Text
An application for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of a petitioner entitled to apply pursuant to this part shall not be entertained if it appears that the applicant has failed to apply for relief pursuant to this part with the chancery or circuit court in the county of commitment, unless the petitioner establishes that an application under this part would be inadequate or ineffective.
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Legislative History
Acts 1978, ch. 750, § 8; 1980, ch. 752, § 2; T.C.A., § 37-1708.
Nearby Sections
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§ 37-1-102
Chapter and part definitions§ 37-1-103
Exclusive original jurisdiction§ 37-1-104
Concurrent jurisdiction§ 37-1-105
Probation officers§ 37-1-106
Youth services officer§ 37-1-107
Magistrates§ 37-1-108
Commencement of proceedings§ 37-1-111
Venue§ 37-1-113
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Bluebook (online)
Tennessee § 37-1-308, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tn/37-1-308.