MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many people who faced criminal charges that Shelby County prosecutors decided not to pursue could have their records wiped clean under a new program.
The Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office said Thursday it will begin processing what it calls “automatic expungements” for certain cases beginning March 23.
The cases that qualify were ruled nolle prosequi, no cost — that means a prosecutor decided not to pursue the charges and there were no court costs for the defendant…