Tennessee appellate panel hears argument over whether post-conviction relief covers diversion revocations The court heard competing arguments over whether revocation of judicial diversion can be collaterally attacked under the Post-Conviction Relief Act in a case where diversion was revoked after the defendant picked up new arrests; petitioner urged application of the Act, the State urged affirmance of dismissal under existing precedent.

A Tennessee appellate panel is wrestling with a pivotal question: Can defendants challenge the revocation of judicial diversion through the Post-Conviction Relief Act?

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