Sealing Records
Per Senate Bill 1294, A.R.S. § 13-911 went into effect January 1, 2023, allowing a person to request that all case records related to a criminal offense be sealed when certain criteria have been met.
The Instructions For Sealing Criminal Case Records must be followed and a Petition To Seal must be filed with the court.
The petition may be filed:
Declaration
Read the declaration and make sure you understand it and do not have any questions. If you agree
with the statement, sign and date the petition and provide your address below the signature line.
Requesting a Hearing
Although a hearing is not required for the court to make a ruling, a hearing may be held if requested by
you, the prosecutor or the victim, or on the court’s own motion. Keep in mind that you cannot request a
hearing after the court rules on your petition—you must make the request beforehand.
Appeal
If your petition is denied, you may appeal but only on the basis of your eligibility to petition the court.
Mandatory Waiting Period if Petition is Denied
If your petition is denied, you must wait 3 years from the date of denial to file another petition.
Failure to provide enough details about the records you want to have sealed may result in the court
dismissing your petition. If that occurs, you may file a new petition with additional details about your records.
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