Grand jurors ended corruption probe of officials
Court records made public Thursday show that a grand jury ended its investigation of a judge, county officials and one of their lawyers on corruption allegations, but the reason for concluding the probe is a subject of dispute.
Hearing set on suit over First Things First referendum analysis
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge in Phoenix has scheduled an initial hearing Monday in a lawsuit challenging the official description of a measure on state's November ballot.
Contempt of court ruling vs MCSO deputy is upheld
The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a contempt of court finding against a Maricopa County Sheriff's detention officer who rifled through a lawyer's file during a court proceeding last year.
Renewable energy bills could force constitutional showdown
A pair of bills designed to upend the Arizona Corporation Commission's requirement on renewable energy could force a court battle over whether the Legislature has the power to tinker with the commission's decisions.