Phoenix, AZ, October 20, 2026 —

Coconino County is launching a Navajo-inspired peacemaking program for people charged with certain low-level, nonviolent crimes. The available information describes the program’s general approach and the types of cases it may involve, but does not provide further details about how it will operate.

The program is described as “Navajo-inspired” and focused on peacemaking. The announcement does not explain what practices the program will use, who will lead or participate in the process, or how it relates to the county’s existing criminal justice procedures. It also does not identify which specific charges would qualify.

Other key information was not provided, including when the program will begin, where it will be offered, how people may be referred or selected, and whether participation is voluntary. The available summary also does not state what outcomes participants may face or how cases will proceed after the peacemaking process.

The county’s announcement, as described in the summary, identifies the intended group as individuals charged with certain low-level, nonviolent crimes. It does not provide a list of eligible offenses or define the terms used to describe them. No details were provided about staffing, funding, eligibility requirements, or how the program’s results will be assessed.

Further information would be needed to clarify the program’s implementation and its relationship to court proceedings. The information provided establishes that Coconino County is launching the initiative, but leaves its timeline, procedures and scope unspecified.


Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Gilger on www.kjzz.org, see more information here.

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