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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 1, 2024

Shelby County Juvenile Court is now closed indefinitely while asbestos, mold and lead issues are abated, the Daily Memphian reports. County officials discovered the hazards last week, according to Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon. Although he has not viewed test results, Sugarmon said he was informed last week that asbestos was located in the building’s boiler room. Mold was also discovered and lead was located in a few stairwells. There is no timeline for opening the building. Court staff members are conducting most proceedings and administrative work virtually. Court proceedings that cannot be handled virtually have been rescheduled. In a separate report from the paper, Sugarmon said the court is looking for temporary space.