Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap's office seized voting equipment and documents during the 2026 election count, triggering accusations from county supervisors and a criminal investigation into whether the action was improper. A special prosecutor is investigating the dispute, which centers on who legally owns the equipment — the recorder's office claims it rightfully belongs to them, while supervisors say it doesn't. The county had to spend $70,000 replacing equipment while the investigation proceeds.