§ 40-30-106. Preliminary Consideration
The trial judge to whom the case is assigned shall, within thirty (30) days of the filing of the original petition, or a petition amended in accordance with subsection (d), examine it together with all the files, records, transcripts, and correspondence relating to the judgment under attack, and enter an order in accordance with this […]
§ 40-30-107. Preliminary Order
If the petition is not dismissed upon preliminary consideration, the court shall enter a preliminary order. In all cases, the preliminary order shall direct the following: If a petitioner not represented by counsel requests counsel and the court is satisfied that the petitioner is indigent as defined in § 40-14-201, the court shall appoint counsel […]