Circuit Court Clerk asks for audit before decisions are made about number of Shelby County judges
Circuit Court Clerk Jamita Swearengen said in a letter to Comptroller Jason Mumpower that prior to making any decisions on reallocating or redistricting the district, her office be allowed to conduct an internal audit to ensure accuracy. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The weighted caseload study could impact the amount of resources or number of judges Shelby County’s judicial district could have.
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Jamita Swearengen Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk Tennessee Comptroller Jason MumpowerJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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