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Memphis-area legislators file bills to restructure juvenile courts, more

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 23, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: February 23, 2025 4:00 AM CT

NASHVILLE — A large volume of court-reform bills filed by Shelby County legislators will appear in Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate committee hearings in the coming weeks.

Two major themes have been emerged from the court-focused legislation filed so far: bail and juvenile courts.

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Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.

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