A new mental health court will provide a therapeutic alternative to incarceration for defendants with psychological disorders.
Help From the Bench
A new mental health court would provide long-term treatment options for defendants with psychological struggles.
Sheriff Proposes Video Courtroom
Spangler says conducting more remote hearings at the jail would save the county money and reduce safety risks. The Public Defender’s Office has concerns.
Keeping It Together
For the parts of life that haven’t come to a standstill, the Knox County Clerk and the county jail adapt to the pandemic.
Experience Prevails
In countywide primary contests, Republican voters chose candidates who have been there and done that.
Primary 2020: Public Defender
For the first time in 30 years, Knox County voters will elect a new attorney to represent indigent defendants in court.