TCA 40-4-110
Appeal of proceedings
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
A defendant can ask a higher court (circuit court) to review a lower court's decision in a criminal case by filing a petition (called a "certiorari"), and the higher court can overturn the lower court's decision if there are good reasons to do so.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
The proceedings under this chapter may be superseded and removed, by certiorari, to the circuit court of the county, upon good cause shown by petition of any person aggrieved, verified by affidavit, upon the order of any district or criminal judge to whom the petition is presented.
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TCA Section40-4-110