Tucson, Arizona · A.R.S. §§ 13-907, 13-908
Restore Civil Rights in Tucson, AZ
Tucson 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.
Filing in Tucson — local details
Where to file
Arizona Superior Court in Pima County
Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 110 W. Congress St., Suite 241, Tucson, AZ 85701-1317
E-filing
Tucson criminal records filed July 1, 2015 or later are searchable through the AZ Judicial Branch eAccess portal. eFiling for new criminal documents follows the same statewide system used by Maricopa.
Payment methods
Money orders, business checks, and major credit cards. The Pima County clerk does accept personal checks for some fees, but check before relying on that.
Prosecutor service
Pima County Attorney's Office
32 N. Stone Ave., Suite 1400, Tucson, AZ 85701
Alternate filing locations
Pima County is geographically large. Tucson residents in the south can reach the Superior Court at 110 W. Congress in 15 minutes. Marana and Oro Valley residents have a longer drive — about 25-35 minutes from north Pima County.
Parking & access
Public parking is available in the El Presidio garage at 160 W. Alameda St. (about 2 blocks from the courthouse). Metered street parking is available downtown but can be hard to find during business hours.
Processing time
Pima County processing times are generally 75-120 days for uncontested petitions, slightly longer than Maricopa due to lower judicial staffing per capita. The 60-day prosecutor-objection window under § 13-911 still applies.
Judge assignment
Pima County rotates criminal cases through its 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.
After-hours filing
Filings are accepted in person and by mail at the downtown Tucson clerk's office. After-hours depository availability varies — call ahead to confirm.
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 Tucson 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.
Tucson Restore Civil Rights FAQ
Are my civil rights already restored in Tucson?
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 Tucson?
For Arizona convictions, file in the convicting court — the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County at 110 W. Congress St., Suite 241, Tucson, AZ 85701. 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 Tucson residents, contact the Pima 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 Tucson?
Pima County processing times are generally 75-120 days for uncontested petitions, slightly longer than Maricopa due to lower judicial staffing per capita. The 60-day prosecutor-objection window under § 13-911 still applies. Restoration applications are generally faster than sealing petitions because there's no statutory waiting period and prosecutor objections are rare for first-time offenders. Pima County Attorney's Office can be reached at (520) 724-5600.
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