Two independent contractors who worked on Arizona executions in 2022 received $60,000 in cash each, said retired U.S. Magistrate Judge David Duncan.

Aaron Gunches was sentenced to death and he’s ready to die. The state is ready to accommodate him. So, what’s the problem?

A counselor at Lewis Prison in Buckeye was arrested on Jan. 3 after an investigation into drug and contraband cellphone smuggling, according to records filed in Maricopa Superior Court. Berman Comon, hired in 2013, had an office that three inmates used to package drugs for sale in the prison, according to court documents.

Arizona Senate Republicans want to make sure state public safety agencies are cooperating with federal immigration authorities as raids and enforcement operations are underway in major U.S. cities.

Aaron Gunches was convicted of first-degree murder in 2004. After a two-year pause on executions, Arizona wants to kill him.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said the decision by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland did not change her view of Arizona's death protocol.

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Multiple county sheriff's office's already have agreements with ICE. Those that do not, may be mandated to do so by next year.

Officials say transferring the prisoners is a necessary step to manage prison populations and make needed upgrades and additions to the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge.

Why it's closing after nearly two decades Paradise Valley mansion with indoor pickleball court sells for $5.5M The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry stated that Comon ...

The request would follow a pair of reports that say systemic problems continue to plague health care in Arizona's state-run prisons.

The bill proposes allowing ICE to rent the Marana Community Correctional Treatment Facility and the state prison in Florence.