There are 2 article(s) tagged detention assessment tool:

• November 2023

  • Juvenile Court reevaluating when and how it decides to detain youths

    Shelby County Juvenile Court is auditing its Detention Assessment Tool, which it uses to determine if youth accused of crimes will be kept in custody or sent home.

    By Aarron Fleming November 05, 2023

• October 2020

  • Why Cameron Pryor remained free before fateful Kroger carjacking

    An assessment tool that weighs factors such as previous criminal history, the severity of the new charge, educational background and age led authorities to release the 16-year-old multiple times.

    By Yolanda Jones October 15, 2020