Cochise County Board of Supervisors discusses jail district lawsuit in executive session

Cochise County officials convened a special executive session on February 25, 2025, to address the ongoing jail district lawsuit, LaChance versus Cochise County. The meeting, held in the Supervisor's Executive Conference Room in Bisbee, included key county figures such as the acting county administrator and the retained attorney for the case.

The board members, present both in person and via Microsoft Teams, unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss potential legal actions and strategies regarding the lawsuit. This decision followed the Arizona Supreme Court's recent ruling, which allowed the county to withdraw its petition for review while denying motions from the sheriff and the secretary of state to intervene in the case.

The session was marked by a focus on receiving legal advice and determining the county's position in the pending litigation. After deliberations, the board reconvened in regular session and promptly adjourned the meeting, signaling a continued commitment to addressing the legal challenges facing the county's jail district. The outcome of this session is expected to influence future legal strategies and decisions regarding the case.