Judge Melissa Boyd temporarily stepping away from bench due to illness
A senior judge is likely to be appointed to handle the court’s docket in Boyd’s absence.
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Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd Mark WardJulia 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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