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Democrats of Greater Tucson Present Pima County Attorney Laura Connover

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Laura Conover has a unique perspective on Southern Arizona’s criminal justice system. She was elected as the Pima County Attorney in 2020. As the third woman to hold the Office, second defense attorney, and first victims’ rights attorney, she has assembled a diverse senior leadership team and plans to revolutionize operations.

The office has 292 employees and a $39 million budget. In 2021 the County Attorney prosecuted 5,092 felony cases and 742 juvenile cases, successfully converted 246 people into the diversion programs, prosecuted 133 homicide cases, and served 2,552 victims in crisis. (See www.pcao.pima.gov for details.)

Reform, transparency, and accountability are Laura’s core objectives. She endeavors to reform cash bail, end all use of capital punishment, divert cases of substance use disorder and mental illness to treatment, and protect people with vulnerable immigration statuses. She is fortifying units in Conviction & Sentencing Integrity and Fraud & Consumer Protection to safeguard against unethical and exploitative behaviors. She is building the first adult restorative justice program in the state.

Laura was raised in Tucson and earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Arizona, and is proud to serve the community she calls home.

Laura Conover has a unique perspective on Southern Arizona’s criminal justice system. She was elected as the Pima County Attorney in 2020. As the third woman to hold the Office, second defense attorney, and first victims’ rights attorney, she has assembled a diverse senior leadership team and plans to revolutionize operations.

The office has 292 employees and a $39 million budget. In 2021 the County Attorney prosecuted 5,092 felony cases and 742 juvenile cases, successfully converted 246 people into the diversion programs, prosecuted 133 homicide cases, and served 2,552 victims in crisis. (See www.pcao.pima.gov for details.)

Reform, transparency, and accountability are Laura’s core objectives. She endeavors to reform cash bail, end all use of capital punishment, divert cases of substance use disorder and mental illness to treatment, and protect people with vulnerable immigration statuses. She is fortifying units in Conviction & Sentencing Integrity and Fraud & Consumer Protection to safeguard against unethical and exploitative behaviors. She is building the first adult restorative justice program in the state.

Laura was raised in Tucson and earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Arizona, and is proud to serve the community she calls home.

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When & Where
Jan 31, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm Timezone: MST
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