State v. DONAHOE EX REL. MARICOPA CTY.

OPINION

DOWNIE, Judge.

¶ 1 In its special action petition, the State of Arizona contends that the superior court erred in ruling that it lacked authority to inquire into the source of $100,000 in cash presented to jail personnel for bail in a criminal ease. For the reasons discussed below, we hold that the court has the authority to make such an inquiry. 1

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 Real party in interest Karen Ivette Garibaldi-Osequera (“defendant”) has been indicted for conspiracy to possess/transport marijuana, conducting an illegal enterprise, and money laundering. According to law…