Shelby County jury trials in holding pattern
Some Shelby County Criminal Court judges were told Monday, Oct. 26, not to start any trial until they receive safety protocols from Shelby County Health Department officials. (Daily Memphian file)
Shelby County Criminal Court was set to begin holding some trials next month, but now restarting jury trials is on hold until the health department issues COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Shelby County Criminal Court jury trials coronavirusYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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