City of Phoenix v. Superior Court

CAMERON, Justice.

This petition for special action was filed in the Court of Appeals by the City of Phoenix against the Superior Court of Maricopa County and certain mental health experts who have examined defendants for competency determinations. The Court of Appeals, noting lack of jurisdiction, transferred the case to this court pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-120.22(B). We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const. Art. 6, § 5(3) and Rule 8, Arizona Rules for Special Actions.

We must answer only one question: Does the superior court have jurisdiction to order the city to pay for treatment and…