Reports outline Shelby County’s court issues. So what are the solutions?
A report from nonprofit Just City shows most criminal court cases at Shelby County Justice Center took more than a year to resolve. (The Daily Memphian file)
Most criminal cases in Shelby County took more than a year to resolve, reports show. Former Judge Robert “Bobby” Carter points to new court strategies that could help pick up the pace.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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