Just City leader says criminal cases moving too slowly
“Our time to disposition is up to 46 days in Shelby County,” Just City’s executive director Josh Spickler said. “What we know about people who sit in jail, the consequences begin to mount up very quickly.” (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)
A recent report from the state comptroller’s office noted inefficiencies in the local criminal justice system. Fixing them could have implications for the Shelby County Jail.
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Behind The Headlines Josh Spickler Yonee Gibson Just City Shelby County District Attorney General Steve MulroyAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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