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

Seal a Criminal Record in Cochise County, AZ

If you were convicted of a crime in Cochise County, Arizona's record-sealing statute (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets you petition the Cochise 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. Cochise County serves Southeastern Arizona including Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, and Willcox. The court has six divisions across Bisbee and Sierra Vista.

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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 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 13-911 (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.

Cochise County Seal a Criminal Record FAQ

Where do Cochise County residents file a seal a criminal record 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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