October 23, 2019

Marion County Prosecutor Explains Marijuana Possession Policy


Taylor Bennett
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears - Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears

Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Shortly after he became interim Marion County Prosecutor, Ryan Mears made it policy to dismiss simple marijuana possession cases. He has since been elected to fulfill Terry Curry’s term through Dec. 31, 2022. WFYI’s Taylor Bennett spoke with Mears to learn more about the new marijuana possession policy and the reasons behind it.

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