New initiative reduces court dates for misdemeanor citations
Brad Watkins, executive director of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, speaks at a press conference announcing the consolidation of processing and court dates for misdemeanor citations. Under the revision, people issued a misdemeanor citation are processed and make their initial court appearance the same day. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
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Memphis Memphis Police Shelby County SheriffYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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