Arizona Supreme Court

Justice Cruz grew up in Yuma, attended Kofa and Yuma high schools and Arizona Western College and later began her legal career here. She was back this week for oral arguments and an investiture ceremony.

Visit is a homecoming for newest Justice Maria Elena Cruz, who began her legal career in Yuma County.

Store owners have a legal responsibility to keep their shops "reasonably safe'' for customers, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

While Hobbs is free to choose who she wants, the commission clearly has a favorite: Maria Elena Cruz, currently a judge on the state Court of Appeals. The Yuma Democrat previously served as a judge for the Cocopah Indian Tribe and the Yuma County Superior Court.

The state's high court on Wednesday agreed to narrow the ability of those not directly involved in legal matters to pursue ethics complaints against lawyers despite concerns it will lead to less transparency.

Two Arizona Supreme Court justices have survived efforts to oust them over their votes on a controversial abortion measure.

A total of 17 judges and attorneys have put in their bid to be the first state Supreme Court justice appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Robert Brutinel to retire next month, two other justices are fighting to remain on the court.

The Arizona Supreme Court won't consider a bid by the head of the Arizona Republican Party to void executive orders issued by Gov. Katie Hobbs designed to make registration and voting easier, at least not now -- and possibly not ever.

There's nothing wrong or illegal with how state lawmakers chose to describe to voters a major change in how primary and general elections are run, the Arizona Supreme Court concluded Wednesday.