Maricopa County v. Dann

HOLOHAN, Justice.

This matter arises out of two petitions for special action filed by the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County. Petitioners request this court to exercise our original jurisdiction under Article VI, § 5 of the Arizona Constitution to review the actions of the respondent Presiding Judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court. The petitioners challenge the presiding judge’s refusal to follow county policies in filling personnel positions and the judge’s actions in ordering members of the board to appear at hearings conducted by him.

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