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Coconino County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-911

Seal a Criminal Record in Coconino County, AZ

If you were convicted of a crime in Coconino County, Arizona's record-sealing statute (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets you petition the Coconino County Superior Court to hide your record from public view. Sealing is available for most non-excluded offenses after a 2-10 year waiting period, with $0 court filing fees. Coconino County serves Northern Arizona's largest population center (Flagstaff) plus surrounding communities including Page, Williams, and parts of Sedona.

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Arizona record sealing eligibility flowchart A decision tree showing who qualifies to seal a criminal record under A.R.S. § 13-911. The flowchart starts with whether the offense was a serious felony, then asks about waiting period, prior denial status, and outstanding obligations to determine if the petitioner is eligible, must wait, or is barred. Sealing Eligibility (§ 13-911) Arizona Revised Statutes — record sealing pathway Conviction in Arizona court Excluded under § 13-911(O)? Sex offenses, victim under 15 YES → BARRED Not eligible NO ↓ Waiting period elapsed? Class 4-6: 5 yr · Class 2-3: 10 yr · Misd: 2-3 yr measured from absolute discharge NO → WAIT Come back later YES ↓ Probation discharged + restitution paid? No active warrants or pending charges prior denials trigger 3-year wait NO → CURE FIRST Pay, discharge YES ↓ ELIGIBLE TO FILE Petition the original court $0 court filing fee · 60-day window What sealing does • Hides record from public • Hides from most employers • You can legally state on most applications it never happened Exceptions: law enforcement, AZPOST, child / vulnerable adult work

Filing in Coconino County

Where to file

Coconino County Superior Court

200 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Phone: (928) 679-7600
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

E-filing

Coconino County implemented mandatory eFiling for attorneys in criminal cases on January 1, 2021. Self-represented filers may continue to file paper documents in person or via the AZ statewide eFileAZ / AZTurboCourt platforms.

Payment methods

Cash, money orders, cashier's checks, credit cards, and online payments via azcourtpay.com or coconinoclerkpayments.com.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Coconino County Attorney's Office

110 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Phone: (928) 679-8200

After-hours filing

In-person and mail filings only. Coconino does not operate exterior depository boxes.

Cities covered

Flagstaff, Page, Williams, Sedona (partial), Tuba City

All Coconino County cities file at the same Superior Court.

The statute, in plain terms

Section 13-911 (effective September 13, 2024 in its current form) covers most criminal convictions. Waiting periods range from 2 years (Class 2-3 misdemeanors) to 10 years (Class 2-3 felonies), measured from absolute discharge. Subsection (O) excludes certain sex offenses and crimes against young victims. Subsection (L) imposes a 3-year refile bar after any denial.

Coconino County Seal a Criminal Record FAQ

Where do Coconino County residents file a seal a criminal record petition?

Petitions are filed with the Coconino County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 200 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

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

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

Can I e-file in Coconino County?

Coconino County implemented mandatory eFiling for attorneys in criminal cases on January 1, 2021. Self-represented filers may continue to file paper documents in person or via the AZ statewide eFileAZ / AZTurboCourt platforms.

How long does this process take in Coconino County?

Coconino County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court has a smaller criminal-bench docket than Maricopa or Pima, which usually keeps wait times shorter.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Coconino 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 Coconino 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 (928) 679-8200.

Which cities does this cover in Coconino County?

Petitions filed at the Coconino County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Coconino County, including Flagstaff, Page, Williams, Sedona (partial), Tuba City. Coconino County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county. The county covers a vast geographic area — about 18,600 square miles — including most of the Grand Canyon region and parts of the Navajo Nation.

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