Jodi Arias – Minute Entries

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Entry Date	Judicial Officer Name	Link	Description
15/12/2015	HON. SAM J. MYERS	Go	The Court has received Defendant Jodi Arias’ Motion to Strike filed October 26, 2015; the State’s Response filed November 6, 2015; and Defendant’s Reply filed November 10, 2015. Oral argument was not requested. The Court notes that Defendant filed a Motion to Enforce Protective Order with the Arizona Court of Appeals on October 26, 2015. According to the website entry dated December 3, 2015, the Court of Appeals denied the motion. Because Defendant has raised the argument that the Superior Court lacks jurisdiction to enter an order unsealing a minute entry, this Court waited to address the instant motion in an abundance of caution. This Court will treat the Court of Appeals’ ruling as a rejection of that argument.
20/11/2015		Go	IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion and allowing Jennifer Willmott to withdraw as counsel of record.
26/10/2015	HON. SAM J. MYERS	Go	This Court has received an ex parte motion from the State of Arizona counsel filed under seal. Good cause appearing, this Court granted the State’s motion.
29/09/2015		Go	A clerical error having been made
28/09/2015		Go	A clerical error having been made
22/06/2015		Go	Restitution
18/05/2015		Go	Restitution hearing reset
01/05/2015		Go	IT IS ORDERED appointing the Maricopa County Public Defender as counsel for the Defendant on appeal.
16/04/2015		Go	Clerical error
13/04/2015	HONORABLE JOSEPH KREAMER	Go	This Defendant having been convicted and sentenced to Natural Life in the Arizona Department of Corrections on April 13, 2015, IT IS ORDERED that she is no longer joined for consideration of the omnibus Motion to Dismiss the Death Penalty
13/04/2015		Go	Sentence
06/04/2015		Go	LET THE RECORD REFLECT that at the conclusion of trial, State’s Exhibits 656, 659, 660 and 661 were missing and replaced with copies provided by the State. The Defense agreed to the substitution of copies for the original. While marking exhibits for another trial and utilizing the same folders from this trial, the clerk found the four missing photos stuck in the bottom of one of the file folders
30/03/2015		Go	Clerical errors having been made
05/03/2015		Go	Day 51 – Mistrial etc.
04/03/2015		Go	Day 50 – Deliberation
03/03/2015		Go	Day 49 – Impasse Instruction
03/03/2015		Go	Re: Defense Motion
02/03/2015		Go	Day 48 Jury 9.25am – 4.55pm
26/02/2015		Go	Day 47 Jury
25/02/2015		Go	Day 46, Closing, Jury start deliberations.
24/02/2015		Go	Day 45 Closing arguments
23/02/2015		Go	Day 44 (new exhibits,one not admitted but sealed)
20/02/2015		Go	Mistrial ruling
19/02/2015		Go	Day 43, Geffner
18/02/2015		Go	IT IS ORDERED unsealing the proceedings held on 10/30/15 to include the transcript and minute entry dated 10/30/15 and docketed on 11/4/14.
18/02/2015		Go	Day 42. Geffner (Surrebuttal)
12/02/2015		Go	Day 41. Damien Ashdown,Lonnie Dworkin
11/02/2015		Go	Day 40. Robert Brown. Perry Smith.
09/02/2015		Go	Day 39. DeMarte & IT IS ORDERED authorizing the Office of Public Defense Services to appoint a new investigator for the Defendant.
05/02/2015		Go	Day 38. DeMarte
04/02/2015		Go	Day 37. DeMarte
03/02/2015		Go	Day 36. DeMarte
02/02/2015		Go	Day 35. Parker
28/01/2015		Go	Day 34, Deanna Reid & David Vernon Parker
27/01/2015		Go	Day 33. Defense rests. Abe Abdelhadi, Deanna Reid testify
26/01/2015		Go	Day 32 Geffner
23/01/2015	HONORABLE JOSEPH KREAMER	Go	Status Conference relating to the consolidated Motions to Strike the Notice of Intent to Seek Death Penalty.
21/01/2015		Go	Day 30 Geffner
20/01/2015		Go	Day 29 Geffner
15/01/2015		Go	IT IS ORDERED vacating Trial set this date. Trial is to resume on 1/20/15 at 9:30 a.m. in this division.
14/01/2015		Go	Day 28 “John Smith”
14/01/2015		Go	Ruling on motion to dismiss
12/01/2015		Go	Day 27 Flores
09/01/2015		Go	This is the time set for Oral Argument on Defendant’s Motion for Reconsideration: Motion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek Death Penalty Due to Defendant’s Inability to Present a Complete Case for Life. The motion is argued and taken under advisement.
08/01/2015		Go	Day 26 “John Smith”
08/01/2015		Go	IT IS FURTHER ORDERED unsealing the transcripts from the Defendant’s testimony on October 30, 2014 and November 3, 2014.
06/01/2015		Go	IT IS ORDERED that Trial shall resume on 1/8/15 at 10:00 a.m. in this division.
05/01/2015	HONORABLE JOSEPH KREAMER	Go	The Court previously set a January 23, 2015 Status Conference in this Division to discuss the February 6, 2015 oral argument on the Defendants’ omnibus Motion to Dismiss the Death Penalty. Unless a formal Waiver of Presence is filed, each  Defendant who has joined the Motion will be transported for the January 23 Status Conference.
02/01/2015		Go	The Court is in need of a transcript of the testimony of Lonnie Dworkin from the guilt phase trial. That testimony was taken on February 4, 2013. The transcript is required for the Court to rule on a pending Motion to Dismiss filed by the defendant. IT IS ORDERED the court reporter present for the testimony, Janell Rose, shall prepare a transcript of Mr. Dworkin’s testimony for the Court.
18/12/2014		Go	Day 25 Dr Geffner
17/12/2014		Go	Day 24 Dr Geffner
16/12/2014		Go	Evidentiary Hearing. Exhibit 13
16/12/2014		Go	Day 23 Dr Geffner
15/12/2014		Go	Day 22 Dr Geffner
11/12/2014		Go	Evidentiary hearing: Flores, Perry Smith
08/12/2014		Go	Status conference
04/12/2014		Go	Evidentiary hearing:  Neumeister, Parzych,Flores
02/12/2014		Go	Day 21 – Fonseca, Juror #3 excused.
25/11/2014		Go	Day 20 – Fonseca
24/11/2014		Go	Day 19 – Fonseca
21/11/2014		Go	Evidentiary hearing, Maria Schaffer, Bryan Neumeister
20/11/2014		Go	Day 18 – Fonseca
19/11/2014		Go	Mike Babicky shall prepare a transcript of the sealed proceeding that occurred on 10/4/13
17/11/2014		Go	Day 17 – Fonseca
14/11/2014		Go	On stipulation of counsel, IT IS ORDERED vacating Oral Argument set this date.
13/11/2014		Go	Day 16 – Fonseca
12/11/2014		Go	Day 15 Dr. Micio Fonseca (after media sanctions denied – The camera operator was unaware he could not film conversations between the defendant and mitigation specialist.)
10/11/2014		Go	The Court has considered Defendant’s Motion for Joinder and for Omnibus Hearing on Motion to Dismiss Death Penalty. Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Status Conference re Oral Argument on January 23, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in this Division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Oral Argument on the omnibus Motion to Dismiss the Death Penalty on February 6, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in this Division.
05/11/2014		Go	Day 14  Exhibit 440 is temporarily released to Defense to be returned on 11/12/14.
04/11/2014		Go	No testimony
04/11/2014		Go	Expedited transcript
03/11/2014		Go	Day 13 – No testimony
30/10/2014		Go	Day 12 – Flores. 1:14 p.m. The courtroom is closed.
28/10/2014		Go	Day 11 – Flores
27/10/2014		Go	Day 10 – Mistrial, Flores
23/10/2014		Go	Day 9 Flores, Amanda Webb, Kevin Friedman
22/10/2014		Go	Day 8 Flores, Horn, Elizabeth Karas, Nathan Mendez.
21/10/2014		Go	Day 7 Opening statements, IT IS ORDERED granting the motions in limine re smuggling contraband, changing counsel and threats against trial participants and lacking remorse. Michael Melendez, Flores testify.
17/10/2014		Go	On stipulation of counsel, IT IS ORDERED vacating Evidentiary Hearing on 10/20/14
16/10/2014		Go	Defense Motion to Preclude Witnesses is argued and denied as premature. Defense Exhibits 3 and 4 are marked for identification. IT IS ORDERED setting Evidentiary Hearing on Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss for State’s Further Misconduct on 10/20/14 at 1:30 p.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court will rule on Defendant’s four pending motions in limini at the Evidentiary Hearing on 10/20/14.
10/10/2014	HONORABLE JOSEPH C. WELTY	Go	The Court having received and considered the State’s Motion to Seal Pleading Filed on October 10, 2014, and good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion and directing the Clerk of the Court to seal the State’s pleading entitled Objection to defendant’s Motion to Strike the Death Penalty Due to Continued State Misconduct, not to be unsealed absent further Order of the Court. All as set forth in the formal Order signed by the Court October 10, 2014 and filed/entered on October 10, 2014.
10/08/2014		Go	IT IS ORDERED that the parties (Ms. Willmott and Ms. Delarosa for the Defendant) shall conduct an interview on 10/14/14 in Sacramento, California with a State’s witness.
10/08/2014		Go	Day 6
10/07/2014		Go	Day 5
10/06/2014		Go	Day 4
10/02/2014		Go	Day 3
10/01/2014		Go	Day 2
09/29/2014		Go	Day 1
09/26/2014		Go	Defense Exhibit 1 is marked for identification and admitted only for the purposes of the Defense Motion to Reconsider Defense Motion for Change of Venue and Motion to Sequester Jury. IT IS ORDERED setting Oral Argument on Defendant’s Motion to Preclude Witnesses, Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek Death Penalty and Defendant’s Motion to Compel on 10/14/14 in this division. The time of the hearing will be determined at a later date but will be tabled in the electronic record at 8:00 a.m.
09/22/2014		Go	IT IS ORDERED that Vernon Parker submit to a voluntary interview with the State upon request. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Parker is not to discuss any issues from sealed proceedings during the voluntary interview.Court and counsel discuss matters regarding threats received by Defense counsel.Defense Exhibit 1 is marked for identification and admitted in evidence for the purposes of this hearing only and filed under seal. Filed: Exhibit Worksheet and Sealed Exhibit #1
09/04/2014		Go	The Court has reviewed the For the Record (FTR) recording of the sealed court proceeding conducted on August 20, 2014. The minute entry for that date incorrectly stated the Court’s order.IT IS ORDERED amending the Court minute entry dated August 20, 2014, page 3, paragraph 4, as follows. Defendant requests that the State set a date and time certain for her investigator to review evidence maintained at the Mesa Police Department. The prosecutor will contact his case agent immediately following this hearing to schedule a date and time certain for that review to occur. The meeting shall occur on or before August 28.
09/02/2014		Go	IT IS ORDERED setting Capital Case Management Conference on 9/15/14 at 8:15 a.m. in this division.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Oral Argument on David Bodney’s Request for Camera Coverage and Modification of May 21, 2014 Ruling on 9/15/14 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defense is to submit their witness names and addresses in a sealed document to this Court by 12:00 p.m. on 9/3/14.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the State is to schedule interviews with Defense witnesses through Defense and not contact the witnesses directly.Defense counsel informs the Court that their expert is available to be interviewed by the State on 9/22/14.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other interviews are to be scheduled and completed during the week of September 8, 2014.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defense expert is to provide any raw data and scoring sheets to the State by 9/9/14.Based on Defense Motion to Release Property and there being no objection by the State,IT IS ORDERED granting the motion and affirming that the Defense investigator may pick up the property listed in the motion.Filed: Defendant’s Motion to Release Property
08/27/2014		Go	A clerical error having been made and this document having been filed prematurely, IT IS ORDERED directing EDM-QC to remove the Exhibits Worksheet filed on 2/3/14 and docketed on 3/24/14 from the Clerk’s Office Docket and OnBase System. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Exhibits Department to un-verify the worksheet created on 12/17/12 as this Court needs access to the worksheet for the penalty phase retrial in this cause.
08/20/2014		Go	Ms. Arias’ expert appears telephonically and is questioned by Ms. Arias, Mr. Martinez and the Court. This expert does not anticipate authoring a report in this case.LET THE RECORD REFLECT the State’s experts for the penalty phase are set forth on the record.The State requests the addresses of the civilian witnesses disclosed by the Defendant and that interviews of those witnesses be scheduled September 5, 6 and/or 7, 2014.Defendant advises that the witnesses have asked that their addresses not be given to the State; and that contact between the State and Defendant’s witnesses go through defendant’s advisory counsel.IT IS SO ORDERED. Defendant is directed that the State must have a mechanism for contacting Defendant’s disclosed witnesses and that those witnesses shall submit to an interview by the prosecutor prior to trial.The Court will look into where the interviews will be conducted, either at the Courthouse or at the Estrella Jail.IT IS ORDERED setting the next Capital Case Management Conference and hearing on pending motions for SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.The State has no objection to Defendant’s Motion to Continue, so long as firm dates and times are established for interviewing Defendant’s expert and for her civilian witnesses.IT IS ORDERED setting a date and time certain for interview by the State of Defendant’s expert – SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., in Arizona. Specific location to be determined.There being no objection by the State and for the reasons articulated on the record this morning as well as issues discussed in an ex parte proceeding,THE COURT FINDS extraordinary circumstances exist warranting a delay and that delay is in the interest of justice. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED vacating the September 8 re-trial of the Penalty Phase of this Capital Case and resetting same for SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 at 8:30 a.m., 16 days allotted. Jury selection will consist of three panels of 100 jurors, appearing at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on September 29. Those available/not excused will complete the Questionnaire; the Questionnaires will be copied and provided to counsel/Defendant.Division staff will re-send the Questionnaire via Email to counsel.Defendant requests that the State set a date and time certain for her Investigator to observe the crime scene. The Prosecutor will contact his case agent immediately following this hearing to schedule a date and time certain, on or before August 28, as requested by Defendant.
08/19/2014		Go	Based on request by Defense because their witness is not available, IT IS ORDERED vacating Evidentiary Hearing on 8/22/14 and resetting same on 8/20/14 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.
08/13/2014		Go	8:37 a.m Court and counsel discuss matters. Advisory counsel Kirk Nurmi’s Motion to Withdraw is heard. IT IS ORDERED setting Evidentiary Hearing on Defendant’s Motion to Continue Trial on 8/22/14 at 1:30 p.m. in this division. Filed Under Seal: State’s Objection to Defense Request for Deposition 9:01 a.m. Matter concludes. Later: IT IS ORDERED denying Advisory counsel Kirk Nurmi’s Motion to Withdraw.
08/04/2014		Go	This is the time set for Defendant’s pro per Motion to Represent Herself Pro Per.
07/11/2014		Go	In stipulation of counsel because this document was improperly filed by a member of the public and should not be a part of this Court record, IT IS ORDERED removing the Motion to Intervene with Newly Discovered Withheld Evidence, Amicus Curaie Brief filed on 7/7/14 and docketed on 7/10/14. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing EDM-QC to remove the above referenced document from Clerk’s Office Docket. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion for Deposition will be heard at the next hearing. Defendant’s Exhibit 1 is marked for identification. IT IS ORDERED setting Capital Case Management Conference on 7/30/14 at 8:30 a.m.in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming Status Conference on 8/1/14 at 1:30 p.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming Trial on 9/8/14 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.
05/27/2014		Go	IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion to Reconsider and Re-Urge Request for Evidentiary Hearing on Motion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty Due to State’s Preclusion of Mitigation Specialist filed March 31, 2014.
05/21/2014		Go	RULING .. recordings may not be aired or used for any purpose until after a verdict has been reached by the jury in the penalty phase retrial. Any violation of this court order will result in immediate expulsion from the courtroom and the issuance of an order to show cause for contempt..
05/20/2014		Go	Based on request by the State because he is unavailable this date, IT IS ORDERED vacating Oral Argument set this date and resetting same on 5/29/14 at 1:15 p.m. in this division.
05/16/2014		Go	This is the time set for Complex Case Management Conference. Court and counsel discuss matters. IT IS ORDERED setting next Complex Case Management Conference on 7/01/2014 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.
04/11/2014		Go	This is the time set for Capital Case Management Conference and argument on motions. Court and counsel discuss matters. IT IS ORDERED vacating Oral Argument set this date and resetting same and Capital Case Management Conference on 5/16/14 at 10:00 a.m. in this division.
03/28/2014		Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Request for Extension of Time to File her Response to “CNN’s Request for Video Camera Coverage of Sentencing Phase Retrial and Reconsideration of November 14, 2013 Minute Entry in Light of Amendments to Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 122” and good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting the motion and extending the deadline to respond to 3/31/14.
03/21/2014		Go	The Court has been provided with a stipulation relating to issues raised in Defendant’s otion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty Due to State’s Preclusion f Mitigation Specialist. The stipulation having addressed the matters raised in the motion, IT IS ORDERED denying the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty Due to State’s Preclusion of Mitigation Specialist. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED sealing the stipulation pending further order of the court.
03/07/2014		Go	IT IS ORDERED setting Trial on the penalty phase on 9/8/14 at 8:30 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Oral Argument on 4/11/14 at 11:00 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the deadline for disclosure is now 5/2/14 at 5:00 p.m.
02/27/2014		Go	A clerical error having been made, IT IS ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to seal the minute entry in this case issued 2/19/14, filed 2/21/14 but improperly docketed on 2/25/14, not to be opened without further order of the Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to remove said minute entry from the Clerk of Court minute entry website immediately.
02/11/2014	HONORABLE JOSEPH C. WELTY	Go	IT IS ORDERED vacating trial dates of March 17, 2014 and March 18, 2014. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming Oral Argument date of February 19, 2014 at 9:30a.m. before Judge Stephens, at which point Court and counsel will discuss the resetting of the trial date
02/10/2014	HONORABLE JOSEPH C. WELTY	Go	On the Court’s own motion, IT IS ORDERED setting a Status Conference on February 11, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. before the Honorable Joseph C. Welty. If counsel are unable to make personal appearances they shall provide the Court with telephonic information where they can be reached to appear telephonically.
02/06/2014		Go	IT IS ORDERED denying the defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Death: Cruel and Unusual Punishment filed January 17, 2014.
02/04/2014		Go	Court has been advised by the Exhibits Department that exhibit # 243 which is in a sealed clear plastic bag containing a handbag was not inventoried of the items contained inside, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED unsealing exhibit #243 to take the inventory and update the exhibit worksheet. Exhibit #243 shall then be resealed.
01/28/2014		Go	At the request of the State, IT IS ORDERED vacating Oral Argument set this date and resetting same on 02/19/2014 at 9:30 a.m. before this division.
01/22/2014		Go	The Court is advised there is a hearing scheduled before the presiding criminal judge on an unrelated matter and a portion of the transcript of the hearing conducted on January 13, 2014 is needed for that hearing. At the Court’s request, the court reporter has transcribed the portion of the hearing which is needed by the presiding criminal judge. Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED unsealing the portion of the hearing conducted on January 13, 2014 which has been transcribed by the court reporter
12/05/2013		Go	IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion to Reconsider Change of Venue and Request for Individualized Voir Dire filed December 1, 2013.
12/03/2013		Go	IT IS ORDERED denying the Defendant’s Motion to Compel Juror Twitter Accounts.
11/26/2013		Go	This is the time set for an Oral Argument (regarding Defendant’s Motion to Compel Juror Twitter Accounts). LET THE RECORD REFLECT that the State objects to Defendant’s Motion to Compel Juror Twitter Accounts. IT IS ORDERED setting an Oral Argument (regarding Defendant’s Motion to Compel Juror Twitter Accounts and issue regarding Defendant’s exhibit #271) on 12/03/2013 at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Stephens. IT IS ORDERED taking the Issue of Defendant’s Motion to Compel Juror Twitter Accounts under advisement.
11/26/2013		Go	RULING The Court has considered the Request of CNN and PNI For Unsealing of Transcript filed October 4, 2013, the Defendant’s Response to the Request of CNN and PNI for Unsealing of Transcript filed November 14, 2013 and the oral argument conducted on November 26, 2013.CNN and PNI seek an order unsealing the transcript of a hearing conducted on October 4, 2013 regarding Defendant’s Motion to Preclude or Limit Live Coverage of the Sentencing Phase Retrial. Defendant opposes the request to unseal portions of the transcript until the trial phase proceedings are complete. The State does not object to unsealing the transcript in its entirety. The Court has reviewed the sealed transcript from the October 4, 2013 proceeding. The Court finds portions of the transcript should be unsealed. The remainder of the transcript will remain sealed until the sentencing phase retrial is completed. The Court finds the sealed portions should remain sealed for the reasons set forth in the court’s minute entry dated October 1, 2013. A copy of the redacted transcript will be filed with the Clerk of the Court and placed on the docket.
11/19.2013		Go	This is the time set for Status Conference. The Court will hold in abeyance Defendant’s sealed Motion until the hearing currently set for 11/26/2013. Discussion is held between Court and counsel regarding trial exhibits as stated on the record.
11/14/2013		Go	For the reasons stated in this Court’s sealed minute entry dated November 14, 2013, IT IS ORDERED granting Defendant’s Motion to Preclude or Limit Live Media Coverage of Sentencing Phase Retrial. Still photographic coverage will be permitted unless an objection is made by a specific witness prior to testifying. Use of electronic devices will not be permitted in the courtroom. Any media coverage must comply with Arizona Supreme Court Rule 122 and the policies of the Maricopa County Superior Court. Consistent with this ruling, FTR disks of the trial proceedings will be available to the media and public after the jury has reached a verdict.
11/14/2013		Go	IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Renewed Request to Sequester Her Jury.
11/14/2013		Go	IT IS ORDERED denying Ms. Arias’ Renewed Request For Individualized Voir Dire By Counsel filed August 21, 2013.
11/13/2013		Go	The Court has considered the Motion for Change of Venue filed August 27, 2013 IT IS ORDERED denying the defendant’s Motion for Change of Venue.
11/01/2013		Go	1:40 p.m. State’s Attorney: Juan Martinez Defendant’s Attorney: Kirk Nurmi and Jennifer Willmott Defendant: Present Court Reporter: Mike Babicky This is the time set for Oral Argument. Defendant’s Motion to Change Counsel is argued to the Court in an ex-parte closed proceeding. For reasons as stated on the record, IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Motion to Change Counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the remainder of this hearing will be recorded under separate minute entry order and remain under seal, not to be opened without further order of the Court. SEALED: Minute Entry 4:30 p.m. Matter concludes.
10/18/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	The parties have agreed the settlement conference scheduled for October 24, 2013 should be closed to the public and the media. The settlement conference was scheduled by agreement of the parties and is subject to the provisions of Rule 17.4, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rule 410, Arizona Rules of Evidence. The court finds an open proceeding for the settlement conference presents a clear and present threat to the due administration of justice, specifically, the right of the parties to a fair penalty phase trial by an impartial jury.
10/01/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	The parties have agreed the pretrial hearings/oral arguments scheduled for October 4, 2013 and October 18, 2013 should be closed to the public. The court finds an open proceeding for these pretrial hearings presents a clear and present threat to the due administration of justice, specifically the right of the parties to a fair penalty phase trial by an impartial jury. The court finds there is a compelling interest that overcomes the right of public access, specifically, there is a substantial probability that publication of information provided during these court hearings (through evidence or argument) could taint the jury pool and significantly impact the parties’ ability to effectively present matters at trial. The court also finds that, in light of the intense media coverage of this case, there is no less restrictive means to achieve these compelling interests. Good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED closing the hearings scheduled for October 4, 2013 and October 18, 2013.
09/16/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Ex Parte hearing held between Court and Defense. IT IS ORDERED all mitigation witness names shall be filed under seal with a copy to be provided to the State. IT IS ORDERED sealing this hearing not to be transcribed without Order of the Court. IT IS ORDERED affirming prior custody orders. IT IS ORDERED excluding all time
09/13/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	It appearing that State’s Motion entitled “Objection to Motion to Preclude” was erroneously filed electronically on September 11, 2013 and docketed September 12, 2013. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED directing that the Clerk of the Court remove the above mentioned document from the e-filing system and place this document under Seal upon its retrieval, not to be opened until further Order of the Court.
08/26/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	IT IS ORDERED setting a Complex Case Management Conference on September 16, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. in this division
08/09/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	..IT IS ORDERED denying defendant’s Motion to Vacate Aggravation Phase Verdict Pursuant to Rule 24.2 Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, filed July 8, 2013.
07/16/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Discussion is held regarding penalty phase trial issues. IT IS ORDERED setting Status Conference on 08/26/2013 at 8:30 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Counsel for the Defendant shall have until 5:00 p.m. on 08/05/2013 to file a Reply to the State’s Response. IT IS ORDERED excluding all time. IT IS ORDERED affirming prior custody orders.
07/15/2013	HON .SHERRY K. STPEHENS	Go	The Court has received and reviewed the Motion for Extension of Time to File Response filed by Counsel for the State. IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion.
06/20/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	IT IS ORDERED vacating the Trial set 7/18/2013. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Status Conference and hearing on Defendant’s Motion to Continue Trial for 7/18/2013 at 8:30 a.m. in this division. LATER: IT IS ORDERED resetting the above Status Conference and Motion to Continue Trial from 7/18/2013 to 7/16/2013 at 8:30 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED excluding all time.
06/18/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	The Court having reviewed a prepared transcript of a proceeding conducted in chambers, under seal, on February 6, 2013, IT IS ORDERED this proceeding shall remain sealed.
06/12//2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Court Reporter is not present. LET THE RECORD REFLECT all counsel appearing telephonically. LET THE RECORD REFLECT the Court meets informally with Counsel. The Court finds dissemination of transcripts and recordings of bench conferences and in chambers hearings could potentially affect a future jury pool, therefore, IT IS ORDERED (re)sealing all bench conferences and in chambers hearings until further order of the Court.
05/30/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	IT IS ORDERED that all bench conferences and hearings conducted in chambers shall be unsealed except: (1) all ex parte hearings shall remain sealed; and (2) all hearings conducted in chambers with jurors or witnesses present shall remain sealed; and (3) the oral argument conducted on May 21, 2013 shall remain sealed.
05/23/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 74 We, the Jury, duly empanelled and sworn in above-entitled action, upon our oaths, unanimously find having considered all of the facts and circumstances that the Defendant should be sentenced to: XX_ NO UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT IT IS ORDERED setting Status Conference on 06/20/2013 at 8:30 a.m IT IS ORDERED setting retrial on 07/18/2013 10:00 a.m
05/22/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 73 10:10 a.m. Trial to Jury continues from 05/21/2013. The jury is not present. LET THE RECORD REFLECT the FTR is not on for this hearing. All parties are present in the court room. Discussion is held regarding RAJI. Defendant’s Motion for Mistrial argued. IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion. Defendant’s Motion to re-argue the omitted RAJI argued. IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED each party shall have five minutes to present argument. 10:31 a.m. The Court room is now open and FTR is turned on. The Jury is present. Counsel present argument. 10:38 a.m. The Jury retires to the jury room to resume deliberations. Court stands in recess. 11:17 a.m. The Jury has informed the Court they have a question. 11:49 a.m. Court reconvenes with Defendant and respective Counsel present. The Jury is present. LET THE RECORD REFLECT Counsel approach the bench and the jury question is discussed with Counsel out of hearing of the jury. FILED: Jury Question 11:55 a.m. The Jury retires to the jury room to resume deliberations. 12:02 p.m. Court stands in recess. 4:30 p.m. Court stands in recess until 05/23/2013 at 10:00 a.m.
05/21/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 72 Allocution
05/20/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 71 ..Counsel for the Defendant makes an oral Motion to Stay the proceedings…Denied.
05/16/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 70. Victim impact statements
05/15/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 69. Aggravation phase: We the Jury, duly empanelled and sworn in the above-entitled action, upon our oaths do find that the Aggravating Factor, Especially Cruel
05/14/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	This is the time set for Status Conference. LET THE RECORD REFLECT Lisa Allen and Deputy Chief Brian Lee from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are present. Also present are the victim’s next of kin. Discussion is held. 10:23 a.m. All parties leave the court room. Counsel for the Defendant and the Defendant remain and ex parte hearing begins. Discussion is held. 10:36 a.m. ex parte hearing concludes. All parties are now present. LET THE RECORD REFLECT Lisa Allen and Deputy Chief Brian Lee from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are present. Also present are the victim’s next of kin. Discussion held regarding media interviews with the Defendant. IT IS ORDERED there shall be no further media interviews with the Defendant pending further order of the court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office shall not approach the Defendant with any media requests pending further order of the court. Discussion held regarding Defendant’s Request that Victim Impact Evidence be Presented via Videotape. IT IS ORDERED denying the Request for reasons stated on the record. Discussion held regarding Defendant’s Motion for Discovery of Victim Impact Evidence. IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion. Discussion is held on Counsel for the Defendant’s Motion to Withdraw. IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion. 10:59 a.m. Status Conference concludes.
05/09/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 68 Counsel for the Defendant moves to dismiss the death penalty option. Discussion is held. IT IS ORDERED denying the motion.
05/08/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 67 Verdict
05/07/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 66 (Jury deliberations)
05/06/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 65 (Jury deliberations)
05/03/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 64 Closing arguments
05/02/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 63 Closing arguments
05/01/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 62 Surrebuttal day
04/30/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	IT IS ORDERED the Office of Public Defense shall pay the mitigation specialist, Maria De La Rosa, compensation for 100 hours of services rendered during the guilt phase of the trial.
04/30/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Status Conference 10:31 a.m. LET THE RECORD REFLECT present for the City of Gilbert are: Kelly Schwab, Patricia Ronan, Lt. John Lyle, Officer Chris Robinson, Sgt/ Jesse Sanger. Discussion is held. 10:39 a.m. All parties for the City of Gilbert are dismissed. Court and Counsel review jury instructions. 11:43 a.m. Counsel for the State leaves the court room. Ex Parte hearing proceeds with Defendant, Counsel for the Defendant and mitigation specialist Maria DeLa Rosa. Discussion is held. IT IS ORDERED sealing the hearing not to be transcribed without prior order of the Court. 12:05 p.m. Matter concludes. LATER: The issues raised in the sealed pleading captioned Motion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty: Speedy Trial and Effective Assistance of Counsel have been resolved. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty: Speedy Trial and Effective Assistance of Counsel.
04/25/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 61
04/24/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 60
04/23/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 59 Amanda Webb + other rebuttal
04/18/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	10:30 a.m… LET THE RECORD REFLECT Edward DeCoste is also present. This is the time set for Status Conference. Discussion is held as stated on the record. IT IS ORDERED sealing the Status Conference not to be transcribed without prior order of the Court. 10:57 a.m. Matter concludes
04/18/2013	HON. SHERRY K .STEPHENS	Go	Day 58
04/17/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 57
04/16/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 56
04/15/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON MOTION FOR ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT AND WITNESS INTIMIDATION AND DAUBERT HEARING
04/15/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 55
04/12/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 54
04/11/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 53
04/10/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 52
04/09/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 51
04/08/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 50
04/04/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 49
04/03/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 48
04/02/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 47
03/28/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 46
03/27/2013	HONORABLE JOSEPH C. WELTY	Go	Protective Order regarding public records request
03/27/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 45
03/26/2013	HONORABLE JOSEPH C. WELTY	Go	Camera coverage of the hearing
03/26/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 44
03/25/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 43
03/25/2013	HONORABLE JOSEPH C. WELTY	Go	Received and reviewed motion for Protective Order
03/21/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 42
03/20/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 41
03/19/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 40
03/18/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 39
03/15/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Evidentiary Hearing set for 03/18/2013
03/14/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 38
03/13/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 37
03/07/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 36
03/06/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 35
03/06/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Discussion is held on Defendant’s Ex Parte request
03/05/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 34
03/04/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 33
02/28/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 32
02/27/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 31
02/26/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 30
02/25/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 29
02/21/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 28
02/20/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 27
02/19/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 26
02/13/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Sky Hughes is served a subpoena by the defense. Misconduct hearing.
02/13/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 25
02/12/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 24
02/11/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 23
02/07/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Evidentiary hearing Michael Melendez, Esteban Flores
02/06/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 22
02/05/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 21
02/04/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 20
01/31/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 19
01/30/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 18
01/29/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Evidentiary Hearing continues from 01/28/2013
01/29/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 17
01/28/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Chris Hughes + Abe Abdelhad
01/17/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 16
01/16/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 15
01/15/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 14
01/14/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 13
01/10/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 12
01/09/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 11
01/08/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 10
01/03/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 9
01/02/2013	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 8 – Opening statements
12/20/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 7 – Jury selection. Eighteen (18) persons are selected and sworn to act as trial jurors in this cause: Juror #’s 12, 21, 29, 33, 49, 62, 88, 115, 144, 161, 164, 172, 174, 187, 199, 202, 226 and 233.
12/19/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Motion for mistrial denied
12/19/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Defendant’s Motion to Preclude State from Admitting or Publishing Ms. Arias’ Prior Interviews filed December 9, 2012 Denied
12/18/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 6
12/17/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 5
12/14/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Clerical error
12/14/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 4
12/12/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 3 Discussion is held on Defendant’s request for further computer hard drive data. The Court notes that Detective Flores with the Mesa Police Department testified on12/10/2012 that all data has been disclosed to the defense. Therefore, for the reasons stated on the record, IT IS ORDERED denying the Defendant’s request.
12/11/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 2
12/10/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Day 1
12/07/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Oral Argument on Motions. Many key issues argued.
12/04/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Ex parte sealed hearing regarding the computer hard drive granted
11/19/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	State shall have the Detective take the State’s hard drive to Defense counsel to review at 10:00 a.m. on November 20, 2012
11/13/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Oral argument
11/07/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Oral argument ( defence witnesses )
10/30/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Complex case management confererence
10/25/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Ruling on Ms. LaViolette’s notes (redaction)
10/18/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	TLSI Incorporated shall provide a complete copy of its records regarding all work performed on computer hard drive #402873
10/16/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	The Court addresses Detective Flores regarding the outstanding computer discovery as stated on the record
09/27/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Discussion is held regarding redacted and unredacted notes from the expert
09/25/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Defendant’s Motion to Seal Defense Team Billing Logs denied
09/25/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Ruling on Motion to Preclude the State from Arguing Lack of Remorse During any Potential Sentencing Phase
09/24/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Oral Argument on Motion for Unredacted Copy of Experts Notes
09/06/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
08/27/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Ruling on Motion to Preclude the State from Arguing Lack of Remorse During any Potential Penalty Phase
08/02/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
07/12/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Motion to Allow Jury to Consider Polygraph Results During Sentencing Phase denied.
07/12/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Request That an Interpreter be Provided for Spanish Only Speaking Jurors denied
07/12/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Various
06/19/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Request for Order to Assist Mitigation Investigation granted
05/18/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Various
03/12/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Motion to Dismiss State’s Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty; Speedy Trial and Effective Assistance of Counsel filed December 29, 2011, denied.
03/09/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Oral argument as to the Defendant’s Motion in Limine to Preclude References to Mr. Alexander as the “victim”
01/03/2012	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	TRIAL CONTINUANCE PAST ORIGINAL LAST DAY
12/22/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Public Defender’s Office Motion to Withdraw granted.
12/21/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	STATUS CONFERENCE RESET
12/19/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	ORAL ARGUMENT SET
12/19/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	STATUS CONFERENCE SET
12/15/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Motion to Reconsider Denial of Protective Order dated December 12, 2011 denied
12/09/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	ORAL ARGUMENT SET
12/06/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Oral argument on Motion for Protective Order
12/06/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Defendant’s Motion for Protective Order denied ( Sheriff Arpaio )
11/28/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	HEARING RESET
11/21/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Various, a legal representative for truTV and In Session appear for hearing on December 2, 2011.
11/16/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Various
11/04/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	TRIAL RESET. No reference to google mail or instant messageing shall be made during opening statements
10/28/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Photo’s of State’s exhibits .. returned to Court on this date to be substituted for the physical evidence.
09/16/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	COMPLEX CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
09/09/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	IT IS ORDERED vacating the current trial date and setting this matter for trial on February 1, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
08/31/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	STATUS CONFERENCE
08/25/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	CONTINUANCE Samantha Alexander addresses the Court telephonically in opposition to the defendant’s motion
08/19/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Counsel for the Defense is directed to contact expert witnesses with regards to this case
08/16/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	State’s Motion Regarding Arguing Weight of Mitigation granted
08/15/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Various, inc. State’s Motion to Preclude the Letters granted.
08/10/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	IT IS ORDERED granting approval of In Session’s Camera Coverage.
08/09/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Evidentiary hearing: Heather Nitterauer is sworn and testifies with the assistance of counsel, Christopher Winchell.
08/08/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	The Defendant makes an oral Motion to Represent Herself
08/08/2011	JUDGE DOUGLAS L. RAYES	Go	Exclusion of witnesses and the witnesses leave the courtroom
07/29/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	STATUS CONFERENCE
07/22/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	ORAL ARGUMENT SET
07/20/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	IT IS ORDERED vacating Evidentiary Hearing set on 07/26/2011.
07/15/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Settlement conference
07/12/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	CBS 5 News Request..IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the victims shall not be photographed. The Defendant may be photographed.
07/11/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	Minute Entry – completely blank??
06/28/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Settlement conference date arranged
06/21/2011	HON. SHERRY K. STEPHENS	Go	STATUS CONFERENCE
06/20/2011	JUDGE DOUGLAS L. RAYES	Go	ADMINISTRATIVE REASSIGNMENT
06/17/2011	JUDGE DOUGLAS L. RAYES	Go	Administrative reassignment
06/10/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Case management conference
06/08/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Pending before this Court is Defendant’s Motion for Courtroom Decorum. Dates set.
06/08/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Various
05/25/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Oral Argument on the Defendant’s Motion to Compel any and all materials related to the attempted interrogation of Matt McCartney and the Motion to Compel the Notes of Detective Flores
05/24/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED setting Oral Argument on the Defendant’s Motion to Compel
05/09/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Pending before this Court is the Defendant’s Motion to Compel the Notes of Detective Flores.
05/09/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	A clerical error having been made.
05/06/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	The Court is in receipt of the State’s Motion to Compel Disclosure and the State’s Response to Defendant’s Motion to Limit Disclosure.
05/03/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference and oral argument..Defense shall disclose the CD from their expert
04/26/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED setting a Status Conference/oral
04/21/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Pending before this Court is the Defendant’s Motion to Preclude Witnesses Not Interviewed by June 30, 2011.
04/11/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	CAPITAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
04/04/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Larry Hammond and Mark Harrison are present on behalf of the Defendant for limited purpose only. Mr. Nurmi stated his continued objection to remaining on the case. THE COURT FINDS that Mr. Nurmi has ethical obligations to continue representing the Defendant. THE COURT FURTHER FINDS that, in order for Mr. Nurmi to represent the Defendant conflict free, he must be compensated at a reasonable rate..
03/22/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	The Office of the Public Defender does not have unilateral authority to dismantle the defense team.
03/21/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED denying Attorney Nurmi’s Motion to Withdraw.
03/16/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Pending before this Court is the State’s Motion to Continue Trial.
03/11/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	For the limited purpose of representing the Defendant, Jodi Ann Arias, in connection with the pending Motion to Withdraw filed by first chair, Kirk Nurmi, IT IS ORDERED appointing attorney’s Mark Harrison and Larry Hammond on behalf of the Defendant.
03/09/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED setting oral argument on Defense counsel Kirk Nurmi’s motion to withdrawal for March 21, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. in this Division.
03/08/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Discussion is held regarding withdrawal of Attorney Kirk Nurmi..
03/02/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED setting a Status Conference
02/25/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	This is the time set for Capital Case Management Conference.Pending before this Court is defendant’s Motion for State’s Impeachment evidence pursuant to Brady v.Maryland. IT IS ORDERED granting the Defendant’s motion.Also, pending before this Court is the Defendant’s Motion for Order That a Complete Copy of the State’s File Be Made and Turned Over to The Court for Review and to be Sealed for Appellate Review.For reasons stated on the record, IT IS ORDERED denying the Defendant’s motion.In addition, pending before this Court is Defendant’s reply re; Defendant’s renewed motion to dismiss charges or in the alternative, motion to dismiss death due to prosecutorial misconduct and recently discovered Brady violations. THE COURT FINDS there is no prejudice to the Defendant. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED denying the Defendant’s motion.Defendant’s exhibits 1-4 are received in evidence for appellate purposes.Furthermore, pending before this Court is the State’s Motion to Preclude Letters Purportedly Written by Travis Alexander to Defendant.LET THE RECORD REFLECT the State’s is waiting for a report on the inspection of the letters and hands analysis.LET THE RECORD REFLECT the Court spoke with the expert on the phone and the report shall be completed by 03/18/2011.LET THE RECORD REFLECT that Mr. Nurmi announced that he is leaving the Public Defender’s Office. The Court questioned Mr. Nurmi about whether his departure from the office relives him of his obligation to continue to serve as first chair in this case.IT IS ORDERED setting a Capital Case Management Conference for March 21, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. in this Division.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting an Evidentiary Hearing for June 10, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in this Division. (Allotted time: 1 Day)IT IS ORDERED affirming Final Trial Management Conference set for July 22, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. in this Division.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming Trial set for August 2, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. in this Division.
01/27/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Oral argument set
01/20/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	CAPITAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
01/13/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED directing the Clerk of the court to seal Supplement to Defendant’s Response; Motion to Preclude Letters Purportedly Written by Travis Alexander to Defendant filed on December 22, 2010
01/13/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Pending before this court is Defendant’s Motion to Allow Expert Examination of Evidence. Granted.
01/06/2011	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED setting oral argument on defendant’s written Motions in Limine re:Singing Competition and Pretrial Media Interviews
12/03/2010	COMMISSIONER LISA M. ROBERTS	Go	Rule change 24 months from 18 months, death penalty sought
12/01/2010	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Motion for Specific Discovery
11/23/2010	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED that the Defendant may conduct an independent DNA testing of items impounded by the Mesa Police Department
11/18/2010	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
10/26/2010	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Request for Additional Discovery Relating to the Assertion that the Letters Submitted to the Court are Forged.IT IS ORDERED setting oral argument on November 18, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.
10/26/2010	HON. SALLY SCHNEIDER DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
09/14/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
09/07/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference reset
08/11/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
08/05/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference The Court notes that the following motions from the State are pending: Motion to Preclude Letters Purportedly Written by Travis Alexander; Motion for Disclosure by Order of the Court of Original Letters Purportedly Written by Travis Alexander; and State’s oral Motion for Discovery
07/15/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Response; Motion to Preclude Letters Purportedly Written by Travis Alexander to Defendant. At the request of the Defense
07/02/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Request for Protective Order. Discussion is held re: Defendant’s Request for Additional Discovery Relating to Any and All Handwriting Analysis Performed by the State.
06/30/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED setting a Status Conference on 07/02/2010 at 1:30 p.m. in this Division
06/22/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	RULING The Court has considered Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss the Alternative Charge of Felony Murder, the State’s Response, and Defendant’s Reply. The Court has also considered oral argument presented by the parties on June 18, 2010. IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion.
06/18/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	MINUTE ENTRY – A LOT IN HERE
06/15/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED granting Defendant’s Request for Extension of Time.
06/14/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received State’s Motion to Preclude Letters Purportedly Written by Travis Alexander to Defendant filed on 06/10/2010.
06/08/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	ORAL ARGUMENT SET
04/22/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office shall transport Jodi Ann Arias, date of birth: 07/09/1980, booking number: P458434, to the Lions Vision Center at 1016 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008, within 30 days of the date of this order, for purposes of conducting an eye examination of the Defendant
04/16/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference and oral argument. Argument is heard on Defendant’s Motion to Compel Text Messages and E-Mails Obtained from the Victim’s Phone and or Any of His E-Mail Accounts.
04/06/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	ORAL ARGUMENT SET
04/06/2010	HON. WALLACE R. HOGGATT	Go	IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendant’s Motion to Reconsider Defendant’s Motion to Disqualify the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is DENIED. Also DENIED are defendant’s Motion to Join [other] Superior Court [Case] Nos. and Renewed Request for Evidentiary Hearing and Oral Argument.
03/11/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received and reviewed the Defendant’s Request for Greater Specificity as to the Alternative Charge of Felony Murder. THE COURT FINDS the following:..
03/04/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Emergency Status Conference at the request of the defence
02/26/2010	HON. WALLACE R. HOGGATT	Go	Motion to Disqualify the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is denied.
02/02/2010	HONORABLE WALLACE R HOGGATT	Go	IN RE: MOTIONS TO DISQUALIFY THE MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ORDER IN CASE NOS:….(23 case numbers)
01/21/2010	SPECIAL MASTER RUTH V. MCGREGOR	Go	Motions to disqualify the Maricopa CountyAttorney’s Office from prosecuting.
01/20/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Allegation of Death Penalty; Conflict of Interest.
01/12/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference (interseting one)
01/07/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Motion to Allow Jury to Consider Method of Execution (Lethal Injection) as a Mitigating Factor filed on January 7, 2010.
01/06/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Request for Out-of-State Summons Pursuant to A.R.S. §13-4093 filed on 01/05/2010.
01/04/2010	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Renewed Request for Discovery Relating to any and all Forensic Examinations Conducted upon any and all Electronic Media filed on December 22,2009; Defendant’s Motion to Exclude Fingerprint Evidence filed on 12/22/2009; and Defendant’s Request for Hearing; Admissibility of Interviews Conducted by “48 Hours” filed on January 4, 2010.
11/30/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
11/24/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Status Conference Set
11/18/2009	HON. GARY E. DONAHOE	Go	TRIAL CONTINUED The Court has considered Defendant’s “Motion to Set Capital Case for Trial Beyond Current Last Day of March 5, 2010. The State has not filed a response. Because the current defense team has had the case only since August 18, 2009, the Court finds good cause exists for a trial continuance. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED vacating the trial date of February 2, 2010. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED excluding time and extending the last day to August 31, 2010.
11/13/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference Argument is heard on Defendant’s Request for Additional Discovery Relating to any and all Forensic Examinations Conducted upon any and all Electronic Media.IT IS ORDERED that the State shall disclose on or before November 20, 2009, a mirror image of the hard drive (internal, external and storage device) and the memory card(s) from the cellular phone(s).With respect to the text messages on the CD that the State previously disclosed to Defense counsel, IT IS ORDERED that the State’s paralegal shall work with Defense counsel to locate the text messages on Defense counsel’s copy of the CD. With respect to Defendant’s Motion to Strike State’s Death Notice Since Death by Lethal Injection will Result in Cruel and Unusual Punishment filed on November 9, 2009, IT IS ORDERED that the State shall file a Response and Defense counsel shall file a Reply. Discussion is held re: Defendant’s previous Motion to Continue, which was denied by Judge McMurdie. Defense counsel advises the Court that he intends on filing another Motion to Continue Trial.
10/27/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Telephonic Status Conference at the request of counsel for the State. Discussion is held re: depositions of police officers in California. Pursuant to stipulation of counsel, the following shall be deposed in California and the deposition will be tape recorded: .. (7 officers).
10/27/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received State’s Objection to Defendant’s Request for Additional Discovery Relating to any and all Forensic Examinations Conducted upon any and all Electronic Media. IT IS ORDERED setting oral argument on November 13, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in this division, to be heard in conjunction with the Capital Case Management Conference.
10/14/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Request for Additional Discovery Relating to any and all Forensic Examinations Conducted upon any and all Electronic Media. IT IS ORDERED setting oral argument on November 13, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in this division, to be heard in conjunction with the Capital Case Management Conference.
09/29/2009	HONORABLE PAUL J. MCMURDIE	Go	IT IS ORDERED that the motion is DENIED. LAST DAY REMAINS: March 5, 2010.
09/25/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Discussion is held re: Defendant’s Request for Additional Discovery Relating to DNAEvidence. Based on the discussions held, The Court notes that the case file has been disclosed by the State, but the State has equested the additional DNA evidence. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the State disclose the additional DNA evidence on or before October 16, 2009. Discussion is held re: Defendant’s Motion to Set Capital Case for Trial Beyond Current Last Day of March 3, 2010. IT IS ORDERED forwarding this Motion to the Criminal Presiding Judge, Judge Donahoe, for further ruling. Argument is heard on Defendant’s Motion to Prohibit the State from Viewing and/or Accessing Jail Visitation Records. Based on the arguments presented, IT IS ORDERED prohibiting the State or any member of the State’s staff from viewing and/or accessing the jail visitation records. If the State wants to review the records, the State shall submit them to the Court for an in camera inspection. Discussion is held re: previous court order issued on 08/07/2009 regarding handwriting exemplars from Defendant. IT IS ORDERED affirming the previous ruling with respect to the handwriting exemplars from Defendant. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting the next Capital Case Management Conference on November 13, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Joint Case Management Report shall be submitted to this division no less than two working days before the Case Management Conference IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming Trial Management Conference set on January 29, 2010 and Trial set on February 2, 2010.
09/17/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Motion to Prohibit the State from Viewing and/or Accessing Jail Visitation Records. IT IS ORDERED setting oral argument on September 25, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in this division, to be heard in conjunction with the Capital Case Management Conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Joint Case Management Report shall be submitted to this division no less than two working days before the Case Management Conference.
08/18/2009	HON. ROLAND J. STEINLE	Go	IT IS ORDERED appointing Victoria Washington and Kirk Nurmi as Defense Counsel for all further proceedings.
08/18/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	RULING Following the evidentiary hearing on August 7, 2009, the Court took under advisement the defendant’s Request for Determination of Probable Cause on Alleged Aggravating Factor. …
08/10/2009	HON. ROLAND J. STEINLE	Go	WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL The Court has received and reviewed Counsel’s Motion to withdraw. Based upon that review, The Court finds there is sufficient cause to allow the attorney’s from the Office of the Legal Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. LET THE RECORD REFLECT the Trial is set for February 2, 2010, so this allows Counsel to withdraw and time is allowed to appoint defendant New Counsel to prepare for Trial. IT IS ORDERED GRANTING the Motion to withdraw the Office of the Legal Defender. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that New Counsel be appointed to represent the defendant in all further proceedings. LET THE RECORD REFLECT a sealed minute entry will follow.
08/07/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Counsel for the State makes an oral request for handwriting exemplars from Defendant pursuant to Rule 15.2. There being no objection from Defense counsel, IT IS ORDERED granting State’s oral request for handwriting exemplars from Defendant. Defense counsel shall be given the date and time for the exemplars in order for Defense counsel to be present. Evidentiary Hearing commences at this time: State’s case: Esteban Flores is sworn and testifies. State’s Exhibit 27 is received in evidence. Pursuant to stipulation of counsel, State’s Exhibits 1 through 26 are received in evidence. LET THE RECORD REFLECT that the witness makes an in-court identification of the Defendant.The witness is excused. 4:22 p.m. Court stands at recess. 4:28 p.m. Court reconvenes with the Defendant and respective counsel present. Court reporter, Scott Kindle, is present. Argument is heard. IT IS ORDERED taking this matter under advisement. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting the next Capital Case Management Conference on September 25, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Joint Case Management Report shall be submitted to this division no less than two working days before the Case Management Conference. 4:43 p.m. Matter concludes.
07/10/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED vacating Evidentiary Hearing set on July 15, 2009 and resetting same to August 7, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. (time allotted: 1 hour) in this division.
07/07/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	IT IS ORDERED vacating Status Conference set on July 17, 2009 and resetting same to July 15, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.
06/16/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received Defendant’s Request for Determination of Probable Cause on Alleged Aggravating Factor. IT IS ORDERED setting Status Conference on July 17, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in this division.
05/22/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Defense counsel presents to the Court Defendant’s Pro Per Motion to Change Counsel. Discussion is held. Based on the discussions held on this date, IT IS ORDERED that Defense counsel, Maria Schaffer, shall meet with Defendant to discuss the issues raised in the Motion.Discussion is held re: Items listed under No. 3 of the Joint Case Management Plan. Discussion is held re: Court’s minute entry dated May 18, 2009 regarding IQ Testing and Competency Screening. The Court notes that Defense counsel objects to the IQ Testing and Competency Screening. Based on the discussions held in this date, IT IS ORDERED setting the next Capital Case Management Conference on July 17, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming prior custody orders. LAST DAY REMAINS: 03/05/2010 10:48 a.m. Matter concludes. LATER: On the Court’s own motion, IT IS ORDERED sealing Defendant’s Pro Per Motion; same not to be opened without prior Order of the Court.
05/18/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Upon review of the Court file, the Court could not determine whether IQ Testing and/or Competency Screening had been previously ordered. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Defendant submit to IQ Testing pursuant to A.R.S. §13-703.02(B). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant submit to Competency Screening. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defense counsel shall notify the Court if the IQ Testing and Competency Screening are necessary at the next Capital Case Management Conference set on May 22, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in this division.
04/22/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received and considered State’s Motion to Continue Status Conference.There being no objection from Defense counsels, IT IS ORDERED vacating Capital Case Management Conference set on May 1, 2009 and resetting same to May 22, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in this division.
03/25/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Discussion is held re: Defendant’s Motion for Specific Discovery. There being no objection from the State, IT IS ORDERED granting Defendant’s Motion for Specific Discovery. The State shall disclose the items within 10 days from today’s date. Status of the case is discussed Based on the discussions held on this date, IT IS ORDERED issuing the following discovery deadlines: Guilt Phase discovery shall be disclosed on or before June 30, 2009. Penalty Phase discovery shall be disclosed on or before June 30, 2009. Mitigation disclosure shall be disclosed on or before November 30, 2009 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Capital Case Management Conference on May 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Joint Case Management Report shall be submitted to this division no less than two working days before the Case Management Conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Final Trial Management Conference on January 29, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. (time allotted: 3 hours) in this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Trial on February 2, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in this division. Estimated length of trial: 4 months IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Joint Pretrial Statement (JPTS) is due in this division by 5:00 p.m., five (5) judicial days before the TMC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED with the JPTS, Counsel shall deliver to this division, copies of the following: …
03/05/2009	HON. GARY E. DONAHOE	Go	Because of expressed concerns about possible violation of victim’s rights by holding ex parte mitigation status conferences, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED relieving the appointed mitigation master of any further duties in this case with the exception that if the mitigation master has received any objection to any order signed by the mitigation master, the mitigation master shall rule on that objection. Any objection to any order signed by the mitigation master filed after the date of this minute entry shall be heard by the assigned trial judge. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED vacating all pending ex parte mitigation status conferences set with the mitigation master. The assigned trial judge shall be responsible for oversight and management of mitigation issues. Should counsel desire an ex parte hearing with the trial judge regarding mitigation or any other issue, counsel are directed to Rule 15.9(b), Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure.
02/18/2009	HON. GARY E. DONAHOE	Go	CAPITAL CASE MITIGATION CONFERENCE 8:55 a.m. This is the time set for a mitigation status conference. Present are the Defendant, Defendant’s attorney, Maria L. Schaffer, and Defendant’s mitigation specialist, Gwen Fehnel. Co-counsel, Gregory T. Parzych, is not present because of a required municipal court appearance.Court reporter, Terry Masciola, is present. Judge Donahoe as the mitigation master conducts a mitigation status conference. Judge Duncan is advised that the mitigation work is progressing. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED setting an ex parte mitigation status conference on April 10, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Defense counsel and the mitigation specialist shall be present and shall give the court a report of the progress made in the mitigation work. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED sealing the record of today’s status conference, not to be transcribed without further court order.
02/10/2009	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Management Conference
01/12/2009	HON. GARY E. DONAHOE	Go	Judge Donahoe having been appointed as the Mitigation Special Master in this case, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED setting an ex parte (no State representative present) mitigation status review conference on February 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 511, East Court Building, 101 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona. (Time limit: 1 hour.) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that both of defendant’s counsel shall be present along with the mitigation specialist. Counsel and the mitigation specialist shall be prepared to present to the Special Master a detailed report regarding the status of the mitigation investigation.
01/07/2009	THE HONORABLE ANNA M. BACA	Go	ASSIGNMENT OF CAPITAL CASE MITIGATION MASTER
12/18/2008	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Capital Case Status Conference
10/22/2008	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	Trial Management Conference
10/06/2008	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received and considered Defendant’s Motion to Reschedule Trial Management Conference. For good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED vacating Trial Management Conference set on October 28, 2008 and resetting same to October 22, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in this division.
09/19/2008	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received and considered the Defendant’s Request for Extension of Time to Challenge the Grand Jury Proceedings. As grounds for the request, counsel indicates that he has been unable to secure a copy of the grand jury transcript and will need additional time. IT IS ORDERED granting Defendant’s Request for Extension of Time to Challenge the Grand Jury Proceedings. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have 30 additional days to file any appropriate challenge from the deadline set forth in Rule 12.9(b) of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure.
09/19/2008	HON. SALLY S. DUNCAN	Go	The Court has received and considered Defendant’s Motion to Extend Rule 12.9 Deadline. IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion.
09/11/2008	JUDGE PRO TEM LISA ANN VANDENBERG	Go	NOT GUILTY ARRAIGNMENT
09/09/2008	HONORABLE EMMET RONAN	Go	CASE LOCATION CHANGE TO DOWNTOWN COURT COMPLEX

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