Deputies in Jefferson County will begin issuing citations to people caught with small amounts of marijuana.Captain David Agee with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced the change at a news conference Monday. Agee said people could still wind up in jail if misdemeanor offenses are tied to more serious crimes. He said the change will save jail space and supplies and allow officers to concentrate on more serious offenses. Sheriff Mark Pettway advocated curtailing arrests for small amounts of marijuana during his campaign last year.Learn more in the video above.Are you FOR or AGAINST tickets instead of jail for misdemeanor weed possession? Weigh in on Facebook here.

Deputies in Jefferson County will begin issuing citations to people caught with small amounts of marijuana.


Captain David Agee with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced the change at a news conference Monday. Agee said people could still wind up in jail if misdemeanor offenses are tied to more serious crimes. He said the change will save jail space and supplies and allow officers to concentrate on more serious offenses.

Sheriff Mark Pettway advocated curtailing arrests for small amounts of marijuana during his campaign last year.



Learn more in the video above.

Are you FOR or AGAINST tickets instead of jail for misdemeanor weed possession? Weigh in on Facebook here.

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