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Cochise County, Arizona · A.R.S. §§ 13-907, 13-908

Restore Civil Rights in Cochise County, AZ

Cochise County residents with felony convictions may need to restore their civil rights — the right to vote, serve on a jury, and hold public office. As of HB2119 (effective September 24, 2022), first-time AZ felons get automatic restoration at probation discharge under § 13-907. Repeat offenders, out-of-state convictions, and pre-2022 cases require an application under § 13-908.

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Arizona civil rights restoration eligibility flowchart A decision tree showing how civil rights are restored after an Arizona felony conviction. First-time felons have automatic restoration under HB2119 (effective Sept 24, 2022). Repeat offenders or out-of-state convictions require an application under § 13-908. Civil Rights Restoration (§§ 13-907 / 13-908) Arizona Revised Statutes — vote, jury, hold public office Felony conviction Conviction in Arizona? vs. another state or federal court NO → § 13-908(B) Apply in your AZ county of residence discretionary YES ↓ First Arizona felony conviction? No prior felony from any state restitution must be paid in full NO → § 13-908(A) Apply in convicting county; no waiting discretionary YES ↓ Probation / sentence discharged? Discharge order from court or ADOC State v. Begay (2026) — end of probation NO → WAIT Until discharge YES ↓ AUTO-RESTORED Civil rights restored automatically § 13-907 (HB2119, eff. Sept 24, 2022) What's restored • Right to vote • Right to serve on jury • Right to hold public office Not included: Firearm rights — separate process under § 13-910 Auto-issuance: May 2026 — courts file a Certificate of Restoration

Filing in Cochise County

Where to file

Cochise County Superior Court

100 Quality Hill Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603

Phone: (520) 432-8600
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Branch offices

Sierra Vista Branch — 100 Colonia de Salud, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (closer for Sierra Vista–area filers)

Mailing address

P.O. Drawer CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603

Use this address for petitions sent by mail.

E-filing

Cochise County offers eFiling through the AZ statewide system for civil and criminal cases. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person at either the Bisbee or Sierra Vista locations.

Payment methods

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

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Cochise County Attorney's Office

150 Quality Hill Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603

Phone: (520) 432-8700

After-hours filing

In-person and mail filings only. The Bisbee Self-Help Center (520-432-8513) provides set-aside, sealing, and firearm-rights restoration forms for pro se filers.

Cities covered

Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Tombstone

All Cochise County cities file at the same Superior Court.

The statute, in plain terms

Section 13-907 (HB2119) automatically restores civil rights for first-time AZ felons at probation discharge — no application needed. Section 13-908 covers everyone else: repeat offenders apply in the convicting court; out-of-state and federal convictions apply in the AZ county of residence. State v. Begay (2026) confirmed that the end of probation is the trigger date.

Cochise County Restore Civil Rights FAQ

Where do Cochise County residents file a restore civil rights petition?

Petitions are filed with the Cochise County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 100 Quality Hill Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Branch offices in Sierra Vista Branch may also accept filings depending on the matter.

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

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

Can I e-file in Cochise County?

Cochise County offers eFiling through the AZ statewide system for civil and criminal cases. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person at either the Bisbee or Sierra Vista locations.

How long does this process take in Cochise County?

Cochise County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court operates from two locations (Bisbee main, Sierra Vista branch) which is convenient for the geographically dispersed county population.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Cochise 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 Cochise 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) 432-8700.

Which cities does this cover in Cochise County?

Petitions filed at the Cochise County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Cochise County, including Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Tombstone. Cochise County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county. Justice Courts handle misdemeanors at multiple locations (Bisbee, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Willcox, Benson, Bowie).

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