Ordinances Impacting Youth Offenders Advance in Commission

Oct 16, 2024

Shelby County Commissioners approved a handful of reform-minded ordinances that extend the rights of youthful offenders – including requiring legal representation and recorded interrogations – during the Monday, Oct. 14 meeting. The proposal would only apply to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The Memphis Police Department, along with departments from other municipalities, would be exempt. […]