Prior charges

This chapter applies to those persons charged with a misdemeanor or a felony prior to July 1, 1973, if the person petitions to the court having jurisdiction in the previous action as provided in § 40-32-101 . Acts 1973, ch. 318, § 3; T.C.A., § 40-4003. This chapter applies to those persons charged with a misdemeanor or a felony prior to July 1, 1973, if the person petitions to the court having jurisdiction in the previous action as provided in § 40-32-101 . Acts 1973, ch. 318, § 3; T.C.A., § 40-4003.