SCPD Testifies on Mental Health Diversion Legislation

Chief Public Defender Jerri Green testified before the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee in support of statewide expansion of mental health diversion.

SCPD Urges Reform of Juvenile Transfer Laws

In written comments to state lawmakers, SCPD called for narrowing the circumstances under which children can be transferred to adult court.

SCPD Joins Coalition Opposing Cash Bail Expansion

We joined a coalition of public defenders and civil rights organizations opposing legislation that would have expanded mandatory cash bail for misdemeanors.