Arizona Supreme Court remains the state's top judicial body, appointing justices to oversee state law with a chief, vice chief, and five associates.
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has reached a mediated settlement with the Republican-led Board of Supervisors to resolve a lawsuit over control of election administration. The agreement restores specific responsibilities to the recorder’s office, outlines who handles early voting and Election Day duties, and funds a $15 million IT system for the recorder’s office. The deal governs the July 21 primary as early voting is underway.
The Arizona Supreme Court has confirmed a data breach affecting 1.3 million people with unpaid court fees, fines, and restitutions dating back up to 30 years. Attackers also accessed roughly 30,000 protective orders and 150,000 foster-care reports. The court’s tech team shut down the intrusion on a backup server two hours after discovery; officials say no records were altered or stolen and no jurors, witnesses, or staff data were impacted. The breach is under investigation and has not delayed court proceedings.