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Takeover Ordered
The judge officially orders a takeover of operations after finding continued systemic failures.
Federal Trial Begins
A bench trial is held to determine if Arizona's prison healthcare system is unconstitutional.
Settlement Rescinded
A federal judge throws out the settlement due to the state's 'pervasive' failure to comply with its terms.
First Settlement Reached
Arizona agrees to meet over 100 healthcare performance measures to avoid a trial.
Initial Lawsuit Filed
Prisoners file a class-action lawsuit (Parsons v. Ryan) alleging unconstitutional healthcare conditions.
A federal judge has issued a landmark ruling ordering the takeover of healthcare services within Arizona's state prison system. The decision follows years of documented failures to provide adequate medical and mental health care, marking a significant escalation in judicial oversight of state-run correctional facilities.