Arizona Court of Appeals
Coverage of Arizona Court of Appeals in the Nexus archive.
- Heap prevails at Arizona Supreme Court as justices reject Maricopa supervisors’ election duty grab
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, rejecting the county board of supervisors' attempt to claim election duties. The court vacated an appeals court decision and reinstated injunctions requiring the board to fund Heap's office expenses. The dispute centers on Arizona law dividing election responsibilities between the board and the recorder, with Heap terminating an agreement that shifted IT control to the board.
- Arizona Court of Appeals pauses judge’s ruling on election powers in Maricopa County
The Arizona Court of Appeals paused a ruling favoring Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap in his legal dispute with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over election control. The appellate court's decision, based on the Purcell principle, aims to prevent disruptions to the upcoming primary election by delaying implementation of a lower court's order requiring the board to return election functions to Heap's office.
- Arizona court rules disclosure of HIV status not criminal harassment of ex
The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated a protection order against Sean Villa-Kennedy, who disclosed his HIV status on social media in response to his former partner Shelby Gregorwicz. The court ruled that his truthful post was protected under the First Amendment and not defamation.
- Arson, murder convict denied Arizona meeting records he says could clear his name
Louis Taylor, convicted of murder in the 1970 Pioneer Hotel Fire, was denied access to Pima County records he claims could prove a conspiracy against him. The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled he failed to demonstrate county supervisors illegally discussed vacating his conviction during a 2022 executive session.