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

Seal a Criminal Record in Yavapai County, AZ

If you were convicted of a crime in Yavapai County, Arizona's record-sealing statute (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets you petition the Yavapai 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. Yavapai County serves Central Arizona including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, and parts of Sedona. The county has mandated paperless civil/criminal filing systems since 2022.

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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 Yavapai County

Where to file

Yavapai County Superior Court

120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303

Phone: (928) 771-3312
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Branch offices

Camp Verde Branch — 2840 N. Commonwealth Dr., Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (closer for Sedona-area filers)

E-filing

Yavapai County offers eFiling in civil, criminal, family law, probate, and juvenile delinquency cases via the AZ statewide eFileAZ portal. Mandatory for attorneys in family law cases (since 2022); optional for self-represented filers.

Payment methods

Cash, cashier's checks, personal checks, credit cards, money orders, traveler's checks, Western Union.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Yavapai County Attorney's Office

255 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301

Phone: (928) 771-3344

After-hours filing

In-person and mail filings only. Yavapai operates two physical filing locations in Prescott and Camp Verde.

Cities covered

Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona (partial), Camp Verde, Chino Valley, Clarkdale

All Yavapai 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.

Yavapai County Seal a Criminal Record FAQ

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

Petitions are filed with the Yavapai County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Branch offices in Camp Verde Branch may also accept filings depending on the matter.

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

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

Can I e-file in Yavapai County?

Yavapai County offers eFiling in civil, criminal, family law, probate, and juvenile delinquency cases via the AZ statewide eFileAZ portal. Mandatory for attorneys in family law cases (since 2022); optional for self-represented filers.

How long does this process take in Yavapai County?

Yavapai County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The county has two operating courthouses (Prescott main, Camp Verde branch) which spreads case volume.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Yavapai 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 Yavapai 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 (928) 771-3344.

Which cities does this cover in Yavapai County?

Petitions filed at the Yavapai County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Yavapai County, including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona (partial), Camp Verde, Chino Valley, Clarkdale. Yavapai County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county. Sedona straddles the Yavapai/Coconino county line — the convicting court determines where you file (check your case minute entry).

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