JUST IN: Gov. Katie Hobbs has paused executions with an Executive Order that outlines the process to hire a Death Penalty Independent Review Commissioner to improve the death penalty process.
VIDEO: Governor Katie Hobbs holds news conference after announcing new death penalty process in Arizona. Watch live in the player below:
ABC15 Arizona Live Video Hobbs, alongside Attorney General Kris Mayes, announced the plan which establishes a Death Penalty Independent Review Commissioner.The commissioner will be tasked with reviewing and providing transparency into the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry lethal injection drug and gas chamber chemical procurement process, execution protocols, and staffing considerations including training and experience.
The commissioner will issue a final report to include recommendations on improving the transparency, accountability, and safety of the execution process.Executions in Arizona resumed in 2022 after nearly eight years, with the execution of Clarence Dixon on May 11. Two other executions took place in 2022, Frank Atwood and Murray Hooper.Also on Friday, AG Mayes filed a motion with the Arizona Supreme to withdraw a motion previously filed by the State for a warrant execution of Aaron Brian Gunches.
"My predecessor's administration sought a warrant of execution for Mr. Gunches after he initiated the proceedings himself. These circumstances have now changed. However, that is not the only reason I am now requesting the previous motion be withdrawn," said Attorney General Kris Mayes."A thorough review of Arizona's protocols and processes governing capital punishment is needed.
“I welcome Governor Hobbs’ efforts to increase transparency and oversight into Arizona’s execution process and protocols,” said Attorney General Kris Mayes. “I look forward to the full report from the Commissioner and to ensuring that if executions are carried out, they are handled in a transparent and accountable manner in our state.”
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