Yuma, Arizona · A.R.S. §§ 13-907, 13-908
Restore Civil Rights in Yuma, AZ
Yuma 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 Yuma — local details
Where to file
Yuma County Superior Court
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
Alternate filing locations
Yuma County does not operate Superior Court branch offices. Justice Courts in Yuma (250 W. 2nd, Suite A), Somerton/San Luis (1358 E. Liberty St., San Luis), and Wellton (10260 Dome St.) handle misdemeanors locally; felony record-relief petitions go to the Yuma Superior Court.
Parking & access
Public parking is available adjacent to the court complex on 2nd Street and surrounding blocks.
Processing time
Yuma County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court serves a unique geography — Yuma is closer to San Diego (3 hours) than to Phoenix (3 hours) — but petitioners file at the Yuma County Superior Court regardless.
Judge assignment
Sealing petitions are routed to the original sentencing judge when possible. Yuma's criminal-bench judges hear post-conviction relief matters at the Yuma courthouse.
After-hours filing
In-person and mail filings only. The court complex at 250 W. 2nd Street houses the Clerk, the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, and most other court functions.
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 Yuma 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.
Yuma Restore Civil Rights FAQ
Are my civil rights already restored in Yuma?
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 Yuma?
For Arizona convictions, file in the convicting court — the Yuma County Superior Court at 250 W. 2nd St., Suite E, Yuma, AZ 85364. 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 Yuma residents, contact the Yuma 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 Yuma?
Yuma County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court serves a unique geography — Yuma is closer to San Diego (3 hours) than to Phoenix (3 hours) — but petitioners file at the Yuma County Superior Court regardless. Restoration applications are generally faster than sealing petitions because there's no statutory waiting period and prosecutor objections are rare for first-time offenders. Yuma County Attorney's Office can be reached at (928) 817-4300.
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