Fulton County Jail policy change could increase use of Atlanta diversion programs

Big changes are coming to the Fulton County Jail, and Atlanta organizations are preparing for when they go into effect in July.

Last week, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced the jail will stop accepting most misdemeanor arrestees beginning July 1, pointing to struggles with the conditions at the jail and struggles dealing with overcrowding.

There are some exceptions: Cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, or aggravated misdemeanor circumstances will still be accepted into the jail…

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