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

Restore Civil Rights in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix 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.

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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 Phoenix — local details

Where to file

Maricopa County Superior Court

Central Court Complex, Criminal File Counter, 201 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: (602) 372-5375
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

E-filing

Available for criminal cases via the separate Clerk's Office portal (NOT through AZTurboCourt — that's civil/tax only in Maricopa County).

Required for: Attorneys (per administrative order). Optional for self-represented filers.

Payment methods

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, money orders, or law-firm/business checks. NO personal checks accepted.

Court filing fee for this service is $0 — no payment is required at the clerk's window.

Prosecutor service

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

301 W. Jefferson St., 8th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: (602) 506-3411

Alternate filing locations

For Mesa-area residents, the Southeast Regional Court at 222 E. Javelina Ave., Mesa AZ 85210 also accepts filings. For NE Phoenix residents, the Northeast Regional Court Center at 18380 N. 40th St., Suite 120 is closer.

Parking & access

Public parking is available in the underground garage at 1 N. 4th Ave. (entrance off Jefferson St.). Metered street parking is also available throughout the downtown courthouse district.

Processing time

Maricopa County typically processes uncontested petitions within 60-90 days. Contested petitions where the prosecutor objects can take 4-6 months. The 60-day prosecutor-objection window under § 13-911 is the floor — petitions are generally not decided sooner.

Judge assignment

Cases are assigned to the original sentencing judge when possible. If that judge has retired or moved, a different criminal-bench judge will be assigned via the random-assignment system.

After-hours filing

Yes — four exterior 24/7 filing boxes at the Central Court Complex (201 W. Jefferson) 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 Phoenix 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.

Phoenix Restore Civil Rights FAQ

Are my civil rights already restored in Phoenix?

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 Phoenix?

For Arizona convictions, file in the convicting court — the Maricopa County Superior Court at 201 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003. 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 Phoenix residents, contact the Maricopa 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 Phoenix?

Maricopa County typically processes uncontested petitions within 60-90 days. Contested petitions where the prosecutor objects can take 4-6 months. The 60-day prosecutor-objection window under § 13-911 is the floor — petitions are generally not decided sooner. Restoration applications are generally faster than sealing petitions because there's no statutory waiting period and prosecutor objections are rare for first-time offenders. Maricopa County Attorney's Office can be reached at (602) 506-3411.

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