Tennessee Supreme Court suspends jury trials until next year

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 18, 2020 9:44 AM CT | Published: November 18, 2020 9:44 AM CT

The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended all jury trials in the state because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Trials are suspended Nov. 23 through Jan. 31. 

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COVID-19 jury trials Shelby County Tennessee Supreme Court
Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.

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