A recent change to state law that was supposed to stop people from losing their driver’s licenses because of unpaid court bills is falling short.
A New Legal Process Will Strip Power From Nashville Judges To Rule In State Constitutional Cases
The state legislature has approved a dramatically different approach to handling lawsuits that challenge the constitutionality of Tennessee laws. If approved by the governor, the move would strip power from judges in Davidson County, who have long handled such cases.
Nashville Bombing’s Ripple Effects Disrupt State Agencies, Courts, WeGo Bus Service
Damage and service outages caused by the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville are continuing to interrupt public services Monday, including closing several state office buildings.
Nashville Community Bail Fund, Criminal Court Clerk Agree To Make It Easier For People To Make Bail
A new agreement will make it easier for the Nashville Community Bail Fund to get people out of jail. Earlier this year, the nonprofit sued Davidson County’s criminal court clerk, with help from the ACLU.
Federal Trial Begins For Tennessee’s Controversial Abortion Reversal Law
Tennessee women’s rights groups are challenging a state law they say will interfere with the decision-making process for pregnant people undergoing drug-induced abortions.
Tennessee Again Suspends Jury Trials, Citing The Coronavirus
Tennessee’s record-setting COVID cases have prompted the suspension of all jury trials through the end of January. The order from the state’s Supreme Court came down Tuesday, reinstating rules that initially ran from March through most of May.
Report Urges Nashville To Cut Back On Criminal Justice Fines And Fees
Mayor John Cooper’s office has released a report outlining the role of fines and fees in Nashville’s criminal justice system. It also lays out recommendations to reduce, and eventually eliminate, the city’s reliance on such costs.
Nashville Activists Renew Push To End Money Bail
Many people arrested in Davidson County are not in the room when a judge sets their bail. That’s according a report released last week by a group of Nashville activists who want the city to change the way it jails people before trial.
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