DA’s office announces changes to bail-setting process
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris made the announcement Thursday, July 18. (Julia Baker/The Daily Memphian)
Judicial commissioners will now be able to view a defendant’s detailed criminal history when setting initial bail.
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Shelby County District Attorney General Steve MulroyJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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