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Pima County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-905

Set Aside a Conviction in Pima County, AZ

Set-aside under § 13-905 vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a "set aside" notation to the record. Eligible Pima County residents can apply to the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County as soon as probation is discharged and all fines/restitution are paid. There is no statutory waiting period.

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Arizona conviction set-aside eligibility flowchart A decision tree showing who qualifies for set-aside under A.R.S. § 13-905. Set-aside vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a notation. Statutory exclusions under (P) include sex offenses involving victims under 15 and certain other categories. Set-Aside Eligibility (§ 13-905) Arizona Revised Statutes — vacate judgment of guilt Conviction in Arizona court Sentence fully completed? Probation discharged or absolute discharge NO → WAIT Finish first YES ↓ Excluded under § 13-905(P)? Dangerous offenses, sex offenses, victim under 15, certain DUIs YES → BARRED Not eligible NO ↓ Restitution paid in full? Plus all fines and fees NO → CURE FIRST Pay then file YES ↓ ELIGIBLE TO APPLY No waiting period $0 court filing fee · discretionary What set-aside does • Vacates judgment of guilt • Adds "set aside" notation • Restores civil rights (auto via § 13-907) What it doesn't: Record stays public (unlike sealing under § 13-911) For full hiding: also seal

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 13-905 has no waiting period beyond sentence completion. Subsection (P) excludes dangerous offenses, sex offenses requiring registration, victims under 15, and select DUIs. Set-aside is discretionary — the court considers rehabilitation, the offense circumstances, and the petitioner's post-conviction conduct. A strong personal statement is the most important factor in granted petitions.

Pima County Set Aside a Conviction FAQ

Where do Pima County residents file a set aside a conviction 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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