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Maricopa County Attorney s Office Arizona - COVID 19 and the Criminal Justice System 17 March 2020 ( news )
Maricopa County Attorney s Office , state Arizona ( By Press Release office)
Mar 17,2020
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The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is working closely with our partners in the criminal justice system to ensure the safety of this community . Employees with the MCAO who have the ability to from home and those who are in high - risk populations are teleworking to do our part to slow the spread of this virus .
The Judicial Branch of Arizona , the Clerk of the Court , the Office of the Public Defender and this office are working together to ensure we are adhering to public health recommendations , while also ensuring the rights of defendants and victims are protected .
We will continue to monitor the situation and appreciate the hard work of our staff during these uncertain times .
Below is information from our partners in the criminal justice system regarding their response to COVID - 19:
Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa
Link to Coronavirus Webpage ( Link Removed )
Press releases ( as of March 16 , 2020 ) :
March 13 , 2020: Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County Addresses COVID - 19 Concerns
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March 16 , 2020: Judicial Branch Implements Temporary Measures to Mitigate COVID - 19 Exposure Risk; Cancels New Jury Selection through March 30 , 2020
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Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County
Link to Coronavirus Webpage
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Arizona Judicial Branch
Link to Coronavirus Webpage
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Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Statement from Sheriff Penzone regarding security changes in county jails in light of COVID - 19
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Arizona Department of Corrections , Reentry and Rehabilitation
Announcement regarding new actions to mitigate COVID - 19 Risk
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