Court cases reset again
For the fourth time, Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Courts and Shelby County Criminal Courts have reset cases again because of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
The reset court cases apply to defendants who are currently not in custody.
The state Supreme court issued another order last month stating that most-in person court proceedings were suspended because of COVID-19. The suspension applies to appellate, trial general sessions, juvenile and city courts. The suspension will last until May 31.
If you have a case in Criminal Court divisions 1-10 or in General Sessions Division 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 or Drug Court, the cases have been reset to the corresponding day of the week of your original court date. The reset dates are from June 22 through July 2.
The clerk’s office has been closing at 1 p.m. daily since March 23.
For questions, call the General Sessions Criminal Court clerk’s office at (901) 222-3500. For cases in Criminal Court call the clerk’s office at (901) 222-3200 or go to shelbycountytn.gov for more information on reset court dates.
Topics
Shelby County Criminal Court General Sessions Court Drug CourtYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.