County Commission weighs new jail study, mental health diversion facility — or both
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has said a mental health diversion unit is a more immediate priority and a new jail would likely cost $1 billion and take longer to open. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The study would cost $250,000, and the new center $18.6 million. County Mayor Lee Harris meanwhile has said the diversion center is a more immediate priority that could help with conditions in the current jail.
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