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(a) A ground for relief is “previously determined” if a court of competent jurisdiction has ruled on the merits after a full hearing.
(b) A ground for relief is “waived” if the petitioner knowingly and understandingly fails to present it for determination in any proceeding before a court of competent jurisdiction in which the ground could have been presented. There is a rebuttable presumption that a ground for relief not raised in any such proceeding that was held was waived.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 37. Juveniles § 37-1-312 - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-37-juveniles/tn-code-sect-37-1-312/
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