Tennessee 28 USC Section 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody is a legal document filed with a federal court by a person who is incarcerated in a state correctional facility. The petition is a formal request for the court to review the legality of the petitioner's imprisonment, and if it is found to be illegal, to order the release of the petitioner. This type of petition is available to anyone who believes that their conviction or sentence was imposed in violation of the United States Constitution, federal law, or state law. There are two types of Tennessee 28 USC Section 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody: first, an initial petition, which is filed with the court to initiate the review process; and second, an amended petition, which is filed to supplement an existing petition or to request additional relief. In both cases, the petitioner must provide sufficient evidence to support their claim, such as evidence of an illegal conviction or sentencing or evidence of an illegal condition of imprisonment. The petitioner must also provide evidence of the petitioner's identity and their current place of imprisonment. The petitioner must also provide a copy of the original court documents related to their conviction or sentence, as well as any other relevant documents.