Memphis-area legislators file bills to restructure juvenile courts, more
Two major themes have been emerged from the court-focused legislation filed so far: bail and juvenile courts. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
NASHVILLE — A large volume of court-reform bills filed by Shelby County legislators will appear in Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate committee hearings in the coming weeks.
Two major themes have been emerged from the court-focused legislation filed so far: bail and juvenile courts.
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Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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