Annette Chambers-Smith
Coverage of Annette Chambers-Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Judge won’t delay receiver’s takeover of Arizona’s unconstitional prison healthcare system
A federal judge refused to delay the appointment of a receiver to oversee Arizona's prison healthcare system, which has been deemed unconstitutional. The judge ruled that the receiver is necessary to prevent ongoing harm to prisoners, despite the state's arguments against the move. The state has appealed the decision, which is part of a 14-year-old lawsuit.
- Arizona says judge turned to ‘last resort’ fix for prison healthcare too soon
Arizona challenges a federal judge's decision to appoint a receiver for its prison healthcare system, arguing the judge bypassed intermediate remedies in a 14-year lawsuit alleging Eighth Amendment violations. The state claims the receiver appointment was premature, while plaintiffs and the court assert the system's failures justify the 'last resort' action.
- Judge hands Ohio’s former prisons chief sweeping control over Arizona prison healthcare
A federal judge appointed Annette Chambers-Smith to oversee Arizona's prison healthcare system, granting her exclusive authority to address constitutional violations caused by substandard medical care. The judge emphasized her control over personnel, contracts, budget, policies, and facility access, while noting potential conflicts with existing state laws.
- Receiver appointed in Arizona prison healthcare reform case
A court-appointed receiver, Annette Chambers-Smith, has been assigned to oversee healthcare services at Arizona's state-run prisons due to systemic failures in providing constitutionally adequate care. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry faces a receivership ordered by U.S. District Judge Roslyn Silver after years of noncompliance with a 14-year-old court mandate.