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 public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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