Defendant’s ability to pay won’t be considered in setting bail
The Tennessee House passed legislation Tuesday that removes a magistrate’s financial consideration from the initial bail-setting process. (Mark Humphrey/AP Photo file)
The Tennessee House passed a bill Tuesday, April 16, that removes a magistrate’s financial consideration from the initial bail-setting process.
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A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker 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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