TN Comptroller's report shows how criminal cases move through Shelby County court system
The criminal process in Shelby County's courts is a notoriously complex and opaque process to the average Memphian. A new ...
TN Comptroller report on Shelby County courts lays out how the system works, shortcomings
A 71-page report on Shelby County's criminal justice system took a deep dive into how cases move through the county's courts ...
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TN Comptroller report: Shelby County has much higher caseload, clears cases at a slower rate
In total, the Comptroller's Office of Education and Research Accountability, or OREA,'s findings were 71 pages. It showed ...
Shelby County bail practices led to higher bonds, fewer charge reductions, according to Tennessee Comptroller report
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally asked the comptroller and the Administrative Office of the Courts in February 2024 to investigate ...
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Draft legislation would enable TN takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools: What it says
The state of Tennessee has a plan to intervene with the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. But it isn't just limited to the ...
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Comptroller study identifies criminal justice transparency issues in Shelby County
The Tennessee Comptroller's Office conducted a study on Shelby County's criminal justice system, finding a need for greater transparency and data reporting. The study revealed that Shelby County ...
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TN Speaker Sexton says state will fund forensic audit of MSCS to look for potential fraud
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced there will be legislation to conduct a forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. This decision follows the controversial firing of former ...
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools board moves to resist state takeover | Education Notebook
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board is seeking ways to prevent a state takeover of the district. The takeover threat stems from the controversial firing of former Superintendent Marie Feagins ...
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Tennessee legislation to allow takeover of Memphis schools advances. What we know
Legislation proposing state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools passed its first hurdle in the Tennessee House. If enacted, a state-appointed board would assume control, potentially for ...