WHAT DOES “500+ DAYS” MEAN?
A case-age tracking tool
This section identifies cases that have been ongoing for at least 500 days. The designation describes the age of the case; it does not, by itself, explain why the case remains pending or assign responsibility for delay.
What you'll see
- Defendant / case identifier
- Days since booking or relevant start point
- Judge or court division when available
- Current case status
Why context matters
Cases can remain pending for many reasons. The finished page can provide definitions and status information without asking visitors to interpret a number in isolation.
500+ Day Cases Reports
LATEST REPORT
October 5, 2026
Shelby County criminal cases pending for more than 500 days since booking.
View Latest Report (PDF) →Previous Reports
September 21, 2026View PDF ↗
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Prototype search
In the live site, visitors can filter and sort the list instead of scrolling through a long spreadsheet.
In the live site, visitors can filter and sort the list instead of scrolling through a long spreadsheet.