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Arizona’s fischer report data driven decisions. Elizabeth ortiz Arizona prosecuting attorneys’ advisory council March 5, 2014. Arizona prosecuting attorneys’ advisory council ( apaac ). Who We Are Funding Source. The road to data driven decisions. 2010 Fischer report. Recession +
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Arizona’s fischer reportdata driven decisions Elizabeth ortiz Arizona prosecuting attorneys’ advisory council March 5, 2014
Arizona prosecuting attorneys’ advisory council(apaac) • Who We Are • Funding Source
2010 Fischer report • Recession • + • sentencing reform • financial relief
“Low level drug offenders fill AZ prisons” • “1/3 of prisoners • can safely be • released”
Fischer Report: 2012 Update • Broader Data Parameters
Prison population trending down • Prisoners were violent and repeat offenders
The Revolving door • Who??? • Why???
2014 fischer report preview • Most serious offense • Gang affiliation • Felony criminal history • Felony-level violent history • Age at release from prison • Gender
Type of admission to prison • New felony • Probation violation (technical) • Probation violation (new felony)
Elizabeth ortiz Executive Director APAAC Elizabeth.Ortiz@apaac.az.gov