County officials and advocacy groups agree on bail system reform
A group of organizations sent a letter to Shelby County officials saying current bail-setting violates Tennessee law, which states bail should be a last resort option and only be imposed if less restrictive conditions are deemed insufficient. (The Daily Memphian file)
After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.
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cash bail reform bail courtroom Shelby CountyJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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