201 Poplar, Criminal justice center in Memphis, Tennessee.
201 Poplar is the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, a 12-story building in Memphis that houses courtrooms, police offices, and administrative departments. Lower floors contain courts for lower-level offenses while upper levels hold felony court operations, with the facility directly connected to a jail complex.
The facility opened in 1981 and was extensively renovated starting in 2018. It was renamed that same year to honor former county commissioner Walter L. Bailey Jr.
This facility appears regularly in local music and cultural references from Memphis artists, reflecting its role in the community's everyday consciousness. The building has become a symbol that features in artistic works tied to the city's identity.
Access is restricted to official business and visitors should expect security checks that may take longer than at typical public buildings. It is advisable to dress appropriately and check specific court dates before visiting to ensure the courts you wish to observe are in session.
The fourth floor of the building is specialized for handling cases involving violent crimes. This concentration of violent crime proceedings on a single floor creates a distinct operational division within the facility.
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