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avapai County Attorney Sheila Polk, shown in 2020, told Yavapai County Supervisors Wednesday she has been dealing with backed up cases for more than a year. (Courier file photo)

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More than 1,400 criminal cases in Yavapai County are currently caught in a backlog that County Attorney Sheila Polk said was created by the interruption and suspension of court cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Cindy Barks October 20, 2021