Maricopa County Attorneys Office
Recent News About Maricopa County Attorneys Office
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Maricopa County shows record fentanyl cases in 2023, on track for new record in 2024
Records from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) show continued increases every year since 2020 in submissions for prosecution regarding fentanyl.
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Maricopa County Attorney: 'Violent crime affects the quality of life of every person living and working in our community'
With violent crime on the rise, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has announced a change in policy regarding cases that involve the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, requiring a prison sentence in any plea offer if a firearm is used in the commission of that crime.