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Cochise County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-905

Set Aside a Conviction in Cochise County, AZ

Set-aside under § 13-905 vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a "set aside" notation to the record. Eligible Cochise County residents can apply to the Cochise County Superior Court as soon as probation is discharged and all fines/restitution are paid. There is no statutory waiting period.

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Arizona conviction set-aside eligibility flowchart A decision tree showing who qualifies for set-aside under A.R.S. § 13-905. Set-aside vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a notation. Statutory exclusions under (P) include sex offenses involving victims under 15 and certain other categories. Set-Aside Eligibility (§ 13-905) Arizona Revised Statutes — vacate judgment of guilt Conviction in Arizona court Sentence fully completed? Probation discharged or absolute discharge NO → WAIT Finish first YES ↓ Excluded under § 13-905(P)? Dangerous offenses, sex offenses, victim under 15, certain DUIs YES → BARRED Not eligible NO ↓ Restitution paid in full? Plus all fines and fees NO → CURE FIRST Pay then file YES ↓ ELIGIBLE TO APPLY No waiting period $0 court filing fee · discretionary What set-aside does • Vacates judgment of guilt • Adds "set aside" notation • Restores civil rights (auto via § 13-907) What it doesn't: Record stays public (unlike sealing under § 13-911) For full hiding: also seal

Filing in Cochise County

Where to file

Cochise County Superior Court

100 Quality Hill Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603

Phone: (520) 432-8600
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Branch offices

Sierra Vista Branch — 100 Colonia de Salud, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (closer for Sierra Vista–area filers)

Mailing address

P.O. Drawer CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603

Use this address for petitions sent by mail.

E-filing

Cochise County offers eFiling through the AZ statewide system for civil and criminal cases. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person at either the Bisbee or Sierra Vista locations.

Payment methods

Cash, cashier's checks, personal checks, credit cards, money orders.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Cochise County Attorney's Office

150 Quality Hill Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603

Phone: (520) 432-8700

After-hours filing

In-person and mail filings only. The Bisbee Self-Help Center (520-432-8513) provides set-aside, sealing, and firearm-rights restoration forms for pro se filers.

Cities covered

Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Tombstone

All Cochise County cities file at the same Superior Court.

The statute, in plain terms

Section 13-905 has no waiting period beyond sentence completion. Subsection (P) excludes dangerous offenses, sex offenses requiring registration, victims under 15, and select DUIs. Set-aside is discretionary — the court considers rehabilitation, the offense circumstances, and the petitioner's post-conviction conduct. A strong personal statement is the most important factor in granted petitions.

Cochise County Set Aside a Conviction FAQ

Where do Cochise County residents file a set aside a conviction petition?

Petitions are filed with the Cochise County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 100 Quality Hill Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Branch offices in Sierra Vista Branch may also accept filings depending on the matter.

What is the court filing fee for this in Cochise County?

$0. Arizona courts charge no filing fee for record-relief petitions, including those filed in Cochise County. The legislature deliberately removed filing fees to make these remedies accessible to all qualified petitioners.

Can I e-file in Cochise County?

Cochise County offers eFiling through the AZ statewide system for civil and criminal cases. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person at either the Bisbee or Sierra Vista locations.

How long does this process take in Cochise County?

Cochise County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court operates from two locations (Bisbee main, Sierra Vista branch) which is convenient for the geographically dispersed county population.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Cochise County Attorney's Office reviews petitions and may object within the statutory window (typically 30-60 days depending on the relief type). If they object, the court schedules a hearing. Most properly-prepared petitions in Cochise County are decided on the papers without a hearing — objections are uncommon when the petitioner clearly meets statutory eligibility. The prosecutor's office can be reached at (520) 432-8700.

Which cities does this cover in Cochise County?

Petitions filed at the Cochise County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Cochise County, including Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Tombstone. Cochise County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county. Justice Courts handle misdemeanors at multiple locations (Bisbee, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Willcox, Benson, Bowie).

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