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Consent 5.

Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am

Court Administration

Meeting Date:: 04/07/2026
Title:: Reappointment of Anne M. Borowiec as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore
Submitted By:: Shawneen Serrano, Court Administration
Department:: Court Administration

Presentation:

No A/V Presentation

Recommendation:

Approve

Document Signatures:

BOS Signature NOT Required

# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:

NAME
of PRESENTER:

Niltza Flores

TITLE
of PRESENTER:

Court Administrator

Docket Number (If applicable):

Mandated Function?:

Federal or State Mandate

Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

ARS 12-141; 12-144 et seq.

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Approve the reappointment of Anne M. Borowiec as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, pursuant to Article VI, § 31 of the Arizona Constitution and A.R.S. §§ 12-141, 12-144, et seq., and authorize Court Administration to utilize a duly appointed Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore from another county, if necessary under extenuating circumstances, pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-144, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Background:

Anne M. Borowiec (State Bar No. 020780) was appointed by Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer of the Arizona Supreme Court on September 10, 2025. Her term as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore began on October 27, 2025, following approval by the Board of Supervisors, and continues through June 30, 2026. As a Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, Judge Borowiec performs judicial duties as authorized under A.R.S. § 12-144, as assigned by the Presiding Judge of the Arizona Superior Court in Cochise County.

The appointment of a Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore requires annual approval from both the Board of Supervisors and the Arizona Supreme Court.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

Reappointment of the Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore in Cochise County by the Presiding Judge of the Arizona Superior Court in Cochise County and the Arizona Supreme Court.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

If the appointment is not approved, Division Six would need to secure a new Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore. This would necessitate convening a Selection Committee and conducting a recruitment process. The selected candidate would then require approval by both the Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, any delay in this process could negatively impact the timely resolution of court cases and hinder the efficient delivery of timely justice.

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Notify Niltza Flores, Court Administrator, of the agenda item approval.
Send the Clerk's certification of the BOS minutes reflecting the vote.

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