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

Restore Civil Rights in Pima County, AZ

Pima 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 Pima County

Where to file

Arizona Superior Court in Pima County

110 W. Congress St., Suite 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 (downtown Tucson)

Phone: (520) 724-3200
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Branch offices

Juvenile Division — 2225 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 (handles juvenile matters; not used for adult record-relief filings)

E-filing

Pima County criminal records filed July 1, 2015 or later are searchable through the AZ Judicial Branch eAccess portal. Self-represented filers may file in person, by mail, or electronically depending on the type of relief.

Payment methods

Money orders, business checks, and major credit cards. Pima County is somewhat more flexible on payment than Maricopa.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Pima County Attorney's Office

32 N. Stone Ave., Suite 1400, Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: (520) 724-5600

After-hours filing

Filings accepted in person and by mail. After-hours depository availability varies — call ahead to confirm.

Cities covered

Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson

All Pima 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.

Pima County Restore Civil Rights FAQ

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

Petitions are filed with the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County. The primary filing location is 110 W. Congress St., Suite 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 (downtown Tucson). Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Branch offices in Juvenile Division may also accept filings depending on the matter.

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

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

Can I e-file in Pima County?

Pima County criminal records filed July 1, 2015 or later are searchable through the AZ Judicial Branch eAccess portal. Self-represented filers may file in person, by mail, or electronically depending on the type of relief.

How long does this process take in Pima County?

Pima County processing times are generally 75-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court has 53 judicial officers; sealing petitions typically go to the original sentencing judge if still on the bench, otherwise to whichever criminal-bench judge is currently assigned to that calendar.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Pima 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 Pima 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 (520) 724-5600.

Which cities does this cover in Pima County?

Petitions filed at the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County cover felonies committed anywhere in Pima County, including Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson. Pima County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county, including Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and the unincorporated portions of the county.

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