By Hank Stephenson | Arizona Capitol Times
A powerful prosecutors’ group is gearing up to fight against attempts to reform Arizona’s civil forfeiture laws.
Members of the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council spoke frankly about their strategy for killing a bill proposed by Republican Rep. Bob Thorpe of Flagstaff during a recent meeting to discuss possible law enforcement related bills. Thorpe has said his goal is to add transparency and accountability in the civil forfeiture laws.