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Judge looking for swift appointment of new state prison healthcare receiver

Key Points: Federal judge to appoint receiver for Arizona’s prison healthcare system Receiver to oversee care for over 25,000 state inmates Arizona’s prison healthcare system is un...

Protecting Arizona’s families with 21st century policing tools

Across the state of Arizona, from the high country of the Rim to the bustling streets of our metropolitan hubs, the men and women of law enforcement share a singular […] The post P...

New prison mail policy sparks constitutional concern over inmate privacy

Key Points:  New prison mail barcode policy sparks concerns from inmates, attorneys Advocates warn changes will hinder self-represented litigants’ access to the courts  Corrections...

Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office

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Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Former Cottonwood Teacher for Child Sexual Abuse

Suspect in Phoenix Murder Case Arrested in Tucson

Violent Repetitive Retail Predator Sentenced in Maricopa County

Advocates push Fair Chance Employment policy for formerly incarcerated people

Key Points: A new criminal justice advocacy group plans to work on policy that will help former prisoners get careers, not just jobs Arizona currently has two laws and one […] The...

Former Goodyear Firefighter Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse

California Man Who Assaulted Border Patrol Agents Sentenced to Prison

Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform

Key Points  Prison healthcare funding in state budget falls short of court requirements Oversight office goes unfunded again, delaying prison accountability efforts Advocates warn...

Correctional Officer Stabbed in Face With Contraband Weapon at Arkansas Prison

TUCKER, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating an incident involving an assault on a correctional officer on T...

State fell short on prison reform but greenlit some changes to criminal court system

Key Points  Prison oversight funding failed despite court pressure  Bipartisan reforms eased court fees, modified probation Advocates plan renewed prison oversight, confinement ref...

Adrian Fontes

Fontes is running for re-election for Secretary of State of Arizona. He was elected in 2022 after previously serving as Maricopa County Recorder from 2017 to 2021. He previously se...

Oregon Department of Forestry trains, deploys adults in custody firefighting crews for quick wildfire response

Molalla, Ore.—Hoses, chainsaws, Pulaskis and other tools of the firefighting trade were in the hands of motivated adults in custody (AICs) this month as Oregon Department of Forest...

Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation

Key Points:  Lawmakers push funding for prison oversight office passed into law last year Advocates cite receivership, violence, worsening conditions in state prisons  Budget negot...

New River Couple Sentenced for Massive AHCCCS Fraud Scheme

Dead Knife Wielding Suspect Identified by Phoenix Police

Arizona Auditor General to Conduct Special Audits on Student Safety and Taxpayer Dollar Use

HB 2917 would put Arizona public safety at risk

As one of 15 county attorneys elected in Arizona, I witness daily how hard law enforcement works across our state. In rural Graham County, the limited size of our departments […] T...

Suspect Sought in Phoenix Shooting Death

Yavapai County Strangulation Suspect Captured at LEGOLAND

Evacuation Order Issued for Cordes Lakes

Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill

Key Points:  LeRoy McGill executed by the state for 2002 murder of Charles Perez  Friend of McGill detailed his childhood, priest prayed over execution  Attorney general stands beh...