Yuma County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-911
Seal a Criminal Record in Yuma County, AZ
If you were convicted of a crime in Yuma County, Arizona's record-sealing statute (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets you petition the Yuma 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. Yuma County serves Southwestern Arizona along the California border. The Superior Court complex at 250 W. 2nd Street houses the Clerk, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, and most other court functions.
Filing in Yuma County
Where to file
Yuma County Superior Court
250 W. 2nd Street, Suite E, Yuma, AZ 85364
E-filing
Yuma County uses the AZ statewide Public Access portal for case lookup and the eFileAZ platform for electronic filing where supported. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person.
Payment methods
Cash, cashier's checks, personal checks, credit cards, money orders.
Prosecutor service
Yuma County Attorney's Office
250 W. 2nd Street, Suite G, Yuma, AZ 85364
After-hours filing
In-person and mail filings only.
Cities covered
Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, Wellton, Gadsden
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.
Yuma County Seal a Criminal Record FAQ
Where do Yuma County residents file a seal a criminal record petition?
Petitions are filed with the Yuma County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 250 W. 2nd Street, Suite E, Yuma, AZ 85364. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
What is the court filing fee for this in Yuma County?
$0. Arizona courts charge no filing fee for record-relief petitions, including those filed in Yuma County. The legislature deliberately removed filing fees to make these remedies accessible to all qualified petitioners.
Can I e-file in Yuma County?
Yuma County uses the AZ statewide Public Access portal for case lookup and the eFileAZ platform for electronic filing where supported. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person.
How long does this process take in Yuma County?
Yuma County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court has its own Justice Courts (Yuma, South County, Wellton) for misdemeanor matters; felony record-relief filings go to the Superior Court at 250 W. 2nd St.
What happens if the prosecutor objects?
Yuma 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 Yuma 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) 817-4300.
Which cities does this cover in Yuma County?
Petitions filed at the Yuma County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Yuma County, including Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, Wellton, Gadsden. Yuma County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county, including Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, and Wellton. The Yuma Municipal Court handles city-ordinance matters separately.
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