Juvenile Court against taking over youth detention center
Judge Tarik Sugarmon speaks at panel discussion about the state of crime in Memphis at First Baptist Church on Broad March 30, 2023. (The Daily Memphian file)
Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon is opposed to managing the county’s youth detention facility.
Sugarmon told The Daily Memphian this week the court does not have the budget to take over control of the facility from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
He also expressed concerns about the lack of clarity regarding the court’s role if the transition were to take place.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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