State Ex Rel. Romley v. Superior Court

OPINION

GERBER, Judge.

Petitioner State of Arizona sought special action relief from the respondent judge’s order releasing real party in interest Horace Kendrix McGuire (McGuire) on his own recognizance pending trial. In a previous order, we accepted jurisdiction and granted relief. This opinion explains that order.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

McGuire was charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools. At his initial appearance in justice court, the magistrate ordered that he be detained without bond because he was awaiting trial on a prior forgery charge.

Pursuant to Rule 5.1(a),…