There are 2 article(s) tagged Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts:

• October 2023

  • Tennessee looks to increase appointed attorney pay after more than 25 years

    “Court proceedings can’t happen without court-appointed attorneys, but attorneys can’t afford to take cases at the current rates. The criminal justice and juvenile court systems are running out of options,” said Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby. 

    By Aarron Fleming October 10, 2023

• September 2023

  • Where are cases going in Shelby County? Wherever it is, they’re not getting there fast.

    The most recent data shows that, in fiscal year 2022, 55.2% of criminal cases in Shelby County were either dismissed or the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue charges.

    By Aarron Fleming September 11, 2023