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Mohave County, Arizona · A.R.S. §§ 13-907, 13-908

Restore Civil Rights in Mohave County, AZ

Mohave County residents with felony convictions may need to restore their civil rights — the right to vote, serve on a jury, and hold public office. As of HB2119 (effective September 24, 2022), first-time AZ felons get automatic restoration at probation discharge under § 13-907. Repeat offenders, out-of-state convictions, and pre-2022 cases require an application under § 13-908.

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Arizona civil rights restoration eligibility flowchart A decision tree showing how civil rights are restored after an Arizona felony conviction. First-time felons have automatic restoration under HB2119 (effective Sept 24, 2022). Repeat offenders or out-of-state convictions require an application under § 13-908. Civil Rights Restoration (§§ 13-907 / 13-908) Arizona Revised Statutes — vote, jury, hold public office Felony conviction Conviction in Arizona? vs. another state or federal court NO → § 13-908(B) Apply in your AZ county of residence discretionary YES ↓ First Arizona felony conviction? No prior felony from any state restitution must be paid in full NO → § 13-908(A) Apply in convicting county; no waiting discretionary YES ↓ Probation / sentence discharged? Discharge order from court or ADOC State v. Begay (2026) — end of probation NO → WAIT Until discharge YES ↓ AUTO-RESTORED Civil rights restored automatically § 13-907 (HB2119, eff. Sept 24, 2022) What's restored • Right to vote • Right to serve on jury • Right to hold public office Not included: Firearm rights — separate process under § 13-910 Auto-issuance: May 2026 — courts file a Certificate of Restoration

Filing in Mohave County

Where to file

Mohave County Superior Court

401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401

Phone: (928) 753-0713
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

E-filing

Mohave County offers electronic filing for civil, criminal, domestic relations, guardianship/conservatorship, juvenile delinquency, and probate cases via the AZ statewide efile.azcourts.gov portal. Effective April 1, 2025, eFiling became mandatory for attorneys in Mohave County Justice Court eviction and civil cases.

Payment methods

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

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Mohave County Attorney's Office

315 N. 4th St., Kingman, AZ 86401

Phone: (928) 753-0719

After-hours filing

In-person and mail filings only. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402.

Cities covered

Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman, Fort Mohave, Golden Valley, Colorado City

All Mohave County cities file at the same Superior Court.

The statute, in plain terms

Section 13-907 (HB2119) automatically restores civil rights for first-time AZ felons at probation discharge — no application needed. Section 13-908 covers everyone else: repeat offenders apply in the convicting court; out-of-state and federal convictions apply in the AZ county of residence. State v. Begay (2026) confirmed that the end of probation is the trigger date.

Mohave County Restore Civil Rights FAQ

Where do Mohave County residents file a restore civil rights petition?

Petitions are filed with the Mohave County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

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

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

Can I e-file in Mohave County?

Mohave County offers electronic filing for civil, criminal, domestic relations, guardianship/conservatorship, juvenile delinquency, and probate cases via the AZ statewide efile.azcourts.gov portal. Effective April 1, 2025, eFiling became mandatory for attorneys in Mohave County Justice Court eviction and civil cases.

How long does this process take in Mohave County?

Mohave County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The county has Justice Courts in Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, and Colorado City for misdemeanor matters; felony record-relief filings go to Kingman.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Mohave 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 Mohave 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) 753-0719.

Which cities does this cover in Mohave County?

Petitions filed at the Mohave County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Mohave County, including Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman, Fort Mohave, Golden Valley, Colorado City. Mohave County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county. The county is one of Arizona's largest geographically (13,500+ square miles) but the Superior Court is centralized in Kingman.

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