Justice Dept. Certifies Tennessee's Capital Counsel System Under Federal Habeas Law
July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General has certified that Tennessee has maintained a qualifying postconviction capital counsel mechanism since July 1, 1997, making the state eligible for procedural benefits available under Chapter 154 of Title 28 of the U.S. Code in federal habeas corpus review of capital cases.
The certification, issued by the Office of the Attorney General, concludes that Tennessee's system satisfies fede . . .
The certification, issued by the Office of the Attorney General, concludes that Tennessee's system satisfies fede . . .