Mohave County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-911
Seal a Criminal Record in Mohave County, AZ
If you were convicted of a crime in Mohave County, Arizona's record-sealing statute (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets you petition the Mohave 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. Mohave County serves Northwestern Arizona including Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, and Kingman. The Superior Court is a court of record (transcripts/recordings of all proceedings).
Filing in Mohave County
Where to file
Mohave County Superior Court
401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401
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.
Prosecutor service
Mohave County Attorney's Office
315 N. 4th St., Kingman, AZ 86401
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
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.
Mohave County Seal a Criminal Record FAQ
Where do Mohave County residents file a seal a criminal record 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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