Opinion: The Shelby County criminal justice system needs sustained state support
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Heidi Kuhn
Heidi Kuhn is the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk. She was elected in 2018.
“While Memphis Safe Task Force agencies are here now, their assignment is temporary. When they depart, the resulting caseloads and responsibilities will remain with our local courts, clerks and correctional facilities.”
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