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Pinal County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-911

Seal a Criminal Record in Pinal County, AZ

If you were convicted of a crime in Pinal County, Arizona's record-sealing statute (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets you petition the Pinal 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. Pinal County is Arizona's third-largest county by population and one of the fastest-growing. The Superior Court system has expanded to include branch offices in Apache Junction and Maricopa city to serve the growing population.

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Arizona record sealing eligibility flowchart A decision tree showing who qualifies to seal a criminal record under A.R.S. § 13-911. The flowchart starts with whether the offense was a serious felony, then asks about waiting period, prior denial status, and outstanding obligations to determine if the petitioner is eligible, must wait, or is barred. Sealing Eligibility (§ 13-911) Arizona Revised Statutes — record sealing pathway Conviction in Arizona court Excluded under § 13-911(O)? Sex offenses, victim under 15 YES → BARRED Not eligible NO ↓ Waiting period elapsed? Class 4-6: 5 yr · Class 2-3: 10 yr · Misd: 2-3 yr measured from absolute discharge NO → WAIT Come back later YES ↓ Probation discharged + restitution paid? No active warrants or pending charges prior denials trigger 3-year wait NO → CURE FIRST Pay, discharge YES ↓ ELIGIBLE TO FILE Petition the original court $0 court filing fee · 60-day window What sealing does • Hides record from public • Hides from most employers • You can legally state on most applications it never happened Exceptions: law enforcement, AZPOST, child / vulnerable adult work

Filing in Pinal County

Where to file

Pinal County Superior Court

971 N. Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence, AZ 85132 (main courthouse)

Phone: (520) 866-5400 (toll-free 888-431-1311)
Hours: Main courthouse: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM. Branch offices: Mon/Wed/Fri only.

Branch offices

Apache Junction Branch — 575 N. Idaho Rd., Suite 109, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (Mon/Wed/Fri only, 8 AM-Noon, 1-4:30 PM)

Maricopa City Branch — 19955 N. Wilson Ave., Suite 200, Maricopa, AZ 85139 (Mon/Wed/Fri only, 8 AM-Noon, 1-4:30 PM)

Mailing address

P.O. Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132

Use this address for petitions sent by mail.

E-filing

Pinal County uses the AZ statewide eAccess portal for case lookup. New filings can be submitted by mail, in person, or via the appropriate eFiling system depending on case type.

Payment methods

Cash, cashier's checks, personal checks, credit cards, money orders, and online payment.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Pinal County Attorney's Office

30 N. Florence St., Florence, AZ 85132

Phone: (520) 866-6271

After-hours filing

Emergency filings must be made at the main Florence courthouse. Branch offices have limited hours.

Cities covered

Casa Grande, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Maricopa city, Florence, Coolidge, Eloy

All Pinal County cities file at the same Superior Court.

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.

Pinal County Seal a Criminal Record FAQ

Where do Pinal County residents file a seal a criminal record petition?

Petitions are filed with the Pinal County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence, AZ 85132 (main courthouse). Hours are Main courthouse: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM. Branch offices: Mon/Wed/Fri only.. Branch offices in Apache Junction Branch and Maricopa City Branch may also accept filings depending on the matter.

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

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

Can I e-file in Pinal County?

Pinal County uses the AZ statewide eAccess portal for case lookup. New filings can be submitted by mail, in person, or via the appropriate eFiling system depending on case type.

How long does this process take in Pinal County?

Pinal County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court system serves a fast-growing East Valley exurb area (San Tan Valley, Maricopa city) with smaller staffing than Maricopa County, so timing varies.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Pinal 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 Pinal 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) 866-6271.

Which cities does this cover in Pinal County?

Petitions filed at the Pinal County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Pinal County, including Casa Grande, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Maricopa city, Florence, Coolidge, Eloy. Pinal County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county, including Casa Grande, Florence, Apache Junction, Maricopa city, San Tan Valley, Coolidge, and Eloy.

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