Gov. Hobbs announced the creation of an independent oversight commission to review Arizona's troubled state prison system and produce a report to the public this fall.
Gov. Katie Hobbs holds a news conference on Jan. 20, 2023, on the state of executions in Arizona, border issues and budget discussions.Governor Katie Hobbs announced the creation of an independent prisons oversight commission to review Arizona's troubled state prison system and produce a report to the public this fall.
The commission will have the power to inspect prison facilities and records, as well as to interview staff and incarcerated people, in an attempt to monitor issues like department has struggled with, such as health care, security, conditions of facilities, access to nutrition and sanitary products, communication, grievances and staffing.
"Individuals who are incarcerated should receive humane treatment during their incarceration and be prepared for successful reentry into society," the order continues."Establishing an independent external oversight commission will facilitate the collection and public disclosure of unbiased and accurate information about the state of Arizona’s corrections system.
The order says the commission will issue more reports"at least annually" to document findings and provide updates.
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