Criminal Justice Reform Thwarted by Single Arizona Legislator
If you think that laws are passed or defeated by the votes of a majority of the legislators you elect, think again. As a follow-up
March 19, 2019
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County Attorney: Arizona Leads the Way in Criminal Justice Reform – Others are not so sure
In a December opinion piece in the Arizona Capitol Times, Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery claims that “Arizona leads in criminal justice reform.” We’re not
February 11, 2019
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Rising Prison Population in Arizona
Arizona is experiencing a general decline in crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. This applies to both violent crimes and property crimes.
November 29, 2018
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Crime Reduction and the Jail Population in Arizona
Sure. Everyone wants to reduce crime. And there are a host of theories about how to do it. Some suggest that the way to stop
September 26, 2017
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New Arizona Law Could Help Opioid Users Avoid Prison
SB 1278 went into effect last week. The bill establishes a statewide program for the rehabilitation – rather than imprisonment – of some non-violent felons,
August 15, 2017
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U.S. Judge: Arizona Prison Health Care Plan “Absurd”
It’s not every day that you read a statement by a federal judge describing government actions of any kind as “absurd.” But that is word
July 18, 2016
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