Public defenders have pushed for mass dismissals of old cases and misdemeanors, but DA Jason Williams says prosecutors will look at each case individually
The office accepted 247 cases in the same period.
The details are still being worked out, but the city has already taken a look at one proposal.
A district court judge ruled that former DA Cannizzaro is personally liable for more than $50,000 in penalties. Jason Williams’ DA’s office is responsible for the plaintiff’s attorney costs.
Sheriff’s Office says it is allocating limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines to detainees 55 and older with co-morbidities.
The council voted to expand the city curfew to 17-year-olds over pushback from dozens of people opposed to the measure.
If the proposal passes, the city’s curfew, which now applies to anyone under 17, would apply to anyone under 18.
Arthur Morrell’s office suspended expungement filings for months during the pandemic. Even after they started back up, an attorney who specializes in helping clients seal their records says unnecessary delays remain.
Juvenile defender’s office worries about more stops and the potential for profiling.
