Pinal County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-905
Set Aside a Conviction in Pinal County, AZ
Set-aside under § 13-905 vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a "set aside" notation to the record. Eligible Pinal County residents can apply to the Pinal County Superior Court as soon as probation is discharged and all fines/restitution are paid. There is no statutory waiting period.
Filing in Pinal County
Where to file
Pinal County Superior Court
971 N. Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence, AZ 85132 (main courthouse)
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
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.
Prosecutor service
Pinal County Attorney's Office
30 N. Florence St., Florence, AZ 85132
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
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.
Pinal County Set Aside a Conviction FAQ
Where do Pinal County residents file a set aside a conviction 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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