There are 4 article(s) tagged cash bail reform:

• August 2022

  • County officials and advocacy groups agree on bail system reform

    After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.

    By Julia Baker August 25, 2022

  • MPD chief: Officers’ reaction to DA’s office, Juvenile Court changes is mixed

    C.J. Davis said on “Behind The Headlines” she is optimistic so far about reforms that were a major part of the hard-fought campaign that saw Steve Mulroy upset incumbent Amy Weirich. But she says the reaction from the police ranks is more mixed.

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2022

  • New bail courtroom wins county funding in rare joint appearance by Weirich and Mulroy

    The new court is expected to hold full hearings on bail requests; its creation was prompted by threats of a lawsuit over the way bail is handled in Shelby County and the success of a similar lawsuit in another jurisdiction. 

    By Bill Dries August 09, 2022

  • Shelby County Commission returns to County Clerk ‘no confidence’ resolution

    At the Monday, Aug. 8, commission meeting, the body also votes on a new bail courtroom. And it takes a final vote on a minority business contracting program as well as transferring Orgill Park and Golf Course to the city of Millington.

    By Bill Dries August 08, 2022