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.
Topic: cash bail reform
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August 2022
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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.
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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.
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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.
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