Judge grants petition to restore citizenship rights under TCA 40-29-103

The court granted a verified petition to restore citizenship rights for Sherry A. Moon under Tennessee Code Annotated 40-29-103, the transcript shows. The judge asked Moon to confirm that the facts in her petition were true and that she had completed sentences and probation for the listed offenses. After confirming the record, the judge said: "I have reviewed your petition found that you are eligible to have it under that statute and I'll sign your order..." The court signed the order and accepted the representations in the petition. Why it matters: restoration under TCA 40-29-103 can restore certain civil rights lost because of conviction, depending on statutory criteria and successful completion of sentence and probation. The court's order begins that statutory process for Moon. Details: Moon confirmed on the record that her convictions listed in the petition included aggravated perjury, probation violation and failure to appear, and that she had completed probation. The judge reviewed the petition and signed an order finding Moon eligible under the statute. The transcript does not list all collateral consequences addressed by the order. Discussion versus action: the petitioner made factual representations under oath; the court reviewed and entered an order restoring rights under the statute. The court's action was recorded as a signed order at the hearing.