https://www.azpm.org/tags/justice-system Justice System en-US Copyright Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:57:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-07-14/225570-new-cochise-county-jail-site-chosen The future of a new jail building, now planned adjacent to the current jail in Bisbee, still depends on an upcoming tax election. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:57:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-07-14/225570-new-cochise-county-jail-site-chosen Hannah Cree https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2025-05-15/224838-listen-a-once-fringe-theory-on-birthright-citizenship-comes-to-the-supreme-court The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on May 15 in a case challenging an executive order President Trump signed in January to limit who is entitled to birthright citizenship. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:23:25 GMT https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2025-05-15/224838-listen-a-once-fringe-theory-on-birthright-citizenship-comes-to-the-supreme-court Nina Totenberg, NPR Correspondent for Legal Affairs https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-30/224654-adulting-101-class-helps-pima-county-inmates-rebuild-after-jail Freedom Management classes focus on life skills and personal responsibility for the justice-involved. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:22:19 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-30/224654-adulting-101-class-helps-pima-county-inmates-rebuild-after-jail Hannah Cree https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-07/224342-investigation-into-tucson-prisoners-deaths-ongoing The Arizona Department of Corrections said Ricky Wassenaar was the sole suspect. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:36:18 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-07/224342-investigation-into-tucson-prisoners-deaths-ongoing Hannah Cree https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-07/224335-pima-county-post-release-program-expands-to-felony-cases The Transitions Center has seen over 2,000 people in 18 months of operations. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:53:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-07/224335-pima-county-post-release-program-expands-to-felony-cases Hannah Cree https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-03-10/223978-arizona-prisoner-set-to-be-executed-next-week-passes-up-chance-to-ask-for-reprieve Gunches is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 19. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:36:25 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-03-10/223978-arizona-prisoner-set-to-be-executed-next-week-passes-up-chance-to-ask-for-reprieve Associated Press https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-02-24/223818-deputy-sentenced-to-one-year-in-jail-in-high-profile-pima-sheriffs-rape-case “I’m in a million pieces,” the victim told the judge. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:44:44 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-02-24/223818-deputy-sentenced-to-one-year-in-jail-in-high-profile-pima-sheriffs-rape-case Hannah Cree https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-18/223763-criminal-justice-reform-groups-say-new-misdemeanor-expungement-bill-is-a-solid-first-step Those with prior convictions face challenges beyond their records with the courts. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:30:42 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-18/223763-criminal-justice-reform-groups-say-new-misdemeanor-expungement-bill-is-a-solid-first-step Hannah Cree https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-12/223706-lawyers-for-inmates-ask-judge-to-take-over-health-care-services-in-arizona-prisons They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:59:19 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-12/223706-lawyers-for-inmates-ask-judge-to-take-over-health-care-services-in-arizona-prisons Associated Press https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-12-06/222900-sheriff-chris-nanos-officially-wins-reelection-in-official-recount Heather Lappin "firmly" believes Nanos’ discipline impacted Pima Sheriff's race loss. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:11:06 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-12-06/222900-sheriff-chris-nanos-officially-wins-reelection-in-official-recount Hannah Cree