New U of M report studies bail in Shelby County
Between January 2024 and January 2025, median bail amounts went from $2,000 to $5,000, according to a University of Memphis report. (Courtesy Shelby County Sheriff’s Office)
Bail amounts in Shelby County increased following the passage of a recent state law aimed at peeling back local bail reform efforts.
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Bail bail reform Memphis Crime BeatAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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