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Hinds County, Mississippi

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Closing Argument December 14
How Inhumane Prison and Jail Conditions Prompt Calls for Federal Takeovers
Some state and local lockups are facing federal intervention due to problems ranging from filthy cells to violent abuse.
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Jackson November 15
Jackson, Mississippi, Officials Aren’t the First to Stay in Office Amid Corruption Charges
Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba vow to fight federal corruption charges and not step down.
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Jackson November 7
Meet the People Running for Mississippi’s Supreme Court and Other Courts
We profiled candidates for two state Supreme Court seats and other courts, and asked each to tell you in their own words why they should be elected.
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Jackson September 24
Mississippi Court Candidates Tell You Why They Should Be Elected
The Marshall Project - Jackson and Mississippi Today asked the candidates to explain why people should vote for them. Here’s who responded.
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Jackson Newsletter May 2
Dozens Jailed Without Lawyers in One Mississippi County
In Mississippi, access to legal representation depends on your county.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
Were you or someone you know charged with a felony in Hinds County? We made a printable resource guide so you know what to expect. [📄 View it here](https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/01/18/arrested-hinds-county-mississippi-jackson-courts).
Jackson January 24
What Happens in Mississippi’s Hinds County Felony Court, 48 Hours After Arrest
We explain terms like bond, initial appearance, grand jury and indictment, and why the first 48 hours are critical to your freedom.
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Jackson January 24
Arrested in Mississippi’s Hinds County? What You Need to Know.
A guide to jail, the courts, your rights and legal resources in Jackson and beyond.
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Jackson January 19
The 5 Most Powerful People in Mississippi’s Hinds County Justice System
Four judges and the top prosecutor decide the fate of thousands in Hinds County courts each year. Here are their backstories.
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Commentary March 30, 2015
A Courtroom Divided
What a battle between a Mississippi judge and a group of public defenders tells us about the state of indigent defense.
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