Tennessee Fiat For Basic Hearing is a type of legal process used in criminal cases in Tennessee to determine whether a defendant is competent to stand trial. It is also known as a "Fiat Hearing" or "Hearing on Competency." The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether a defendant understands the charges and proceedings against him/her and can assist in his/her own defense. The hearing is typically conducted in the same manner as a regular trial, with a judge presiding, witnesses testifying, and evidence presented. The hearing may be conducted before or after the trial, depending on the circumstances. There are two types of Tennessee Fiat For Basic Hearing: the "Fiat Hearing" and the "Hearing on Competency." The Fiat Hearing is conducted to determine whether the defendant is competent to stand trial, while the Hearing on Competency is conducted to determine whether the defendant is competent to represent himself/herself in court. Both hearings are conducted in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure.