Flagstaff, Arizona · A.R.S. §§ 13-907, 13-908
Restore Civil Rights in Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff residents with a felony conviction may need to restore their civil rights — the right to vote, serve on a jury, and hold public office. Arizona simplified this in 2022: under HB2119, first-time felons get automatic restoration when probation is discharged. Repeat offenders, out-of-state convictions, and pre-2022 cases without auto-restoration require an application under § 13-908.
Filing in Flagstaff — local details
Where to file
Coconino County Superior Court
Coconino County Courthouse, 200 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
E-filing
Mandatory eFiling for attorneys in criminal cases since 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.
Prosecutor service
Coconino County Attorney's Office
110 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Alternate filing locations
Coconino County does not operate branch courthouses. All Superior Court filings (felony record-relief petitions) go to the main courthouse on San Francisco Street in downtown Flagstaff.
Parking & access
Limited employee parking inside the courthouse block. Public visitors typically park in metered street spots along Birch Avenue and adjacent streets, or in nearby downtown public garages. Plan extra time for parking during business hours.
Processing time
Coconino County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The smaller criminal-bench docket relative to Maricopa or Pima usually keeps wait times shorter for local filings.
Judge assignment
Coconino County Superior Court has 5 divisions. Sealing and set-aside petitions are typically routed to the original sentencing judge; if unavailable, criminal-bench judges hear the matter.
After-hours filing
In-person and mail filings only. Coconino does not operate exterior depository boxes for after-hours filing.
What restore civil rights does
Does
- Restores the right to vote
- Restores the right to serve on a jury
- Restores the right to hold public office
- Issues a Certificate of Restoration of Civil Rights as proof
Doesn't
- Does not restore firearm rights — separate process under § 13-910
- Does not erase or set aside the conviction (use § 13-905 for that)
- Does not affect federal civil rights (e.g., federal jury service)
- Does not affect immigration consequences
The statute, in plain terms
Section 13-907 (auto-restoration, HB2119, effective September 24, 2022) restores civil rights automatically for first-time AZ felons upon probation discharge or absolute discharge from prison. Section 13-908 covers everyone else: repeat offenders apply in the convicting county; out-of-state and federal convictions apply in the AZ county of residence. § 13-908 was amended by HB2119 to remove the prior 2-year waiting period — you can apply immediately upon discharge.
Note for Flagstaff filers: For most ${city.name} residents with a single Arizona felony, civil rights are auto-restored at probation discharge — no application needed. The Arizona Supreme Court's decision in State v. Begay (2026) confirmed that the end of probation is the trigger date.
Flagstaff Restore Civil Rights FAQ
Are my civil rights already restored in Flagstaff?
Probably yes, if you're a first-time AZ felon discharged after September 24, 2022. Check by requesting a recent driving record from the AZ MVD or a public-records lookup of your case. If your record shows the conviction is closed and probation is discharged, your rights are likely auto-restored. If you have a second felony, an out-of-state conviction, or were discharged before September 2022, you need to apply.
Where do I file a § 13-908 application in Flagstaff?
For Arizona convictions, file in the convicting court — the Coconino County Superior Court at 200 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. For out-of-state or federal convictions, file in the Superior Court of your AZ county of residence (Pima, Maricopa, etc.). The hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
What documents do I need to restore civil rights?
You need a Discharge from Probation order (from your probation department) or an Absolute Discharge from Imprisonment (from ADOC, if you served prison time). For Flagstaff residents, contact the Coconino County Adult Probation Department for discharge confirmation. Prison-discharged petitioners contact the AZ Department of Corrections, 1601 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix.
Does restoration include firearm rights?
No. Civil rights restoration (vote, jury, office) is separate from firearm rights restoration. Firearm rights are governed by § 13-910 and have their own waiting periods (2 years for most felonies, 10 years for serious offenses, permanent bar for dangerous offenses). Many petitioners file both at once — civil rights under § 13-908 and firearm rights under § 13-910.
How long does the application take in Flagstaff?
Coconino County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The smaller criminal-bench docket relative to Maricopa or Pima usually keeps wait times shorter for local filings. Restoration applications are generally faster than sealing petitions because there's no statutory waiting period and prosecutor objections are rare for first-time offenders. Coconino County Attorney's Office can be reached at (928) 679-8200.
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