Kingman, Arizona · A.R.S. §§ 13-907, 13-908
Restore Civil Rights in Kingman, AZ
Kingman 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 Kingman — local details
Where to file
Mohave County Superior Court
Mohave County Superior Court, 401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401
E-filing
Mohave County offers electronic filing for civil, criminal, domestic relations, guardianship/conservatorship, juvenile delinquency, and probate cases via the AZ statewide efile.azcourts.gov portal. Mandatory for attorneys in Justice Court eviction and civil cases since April 1, 2025.
Payment methods
Cash, cashier's checks, personal checks, credit cards, money orders. Online payment available.
Prosecutor service
Mohave County Attorney's Office
315 N. 4th St., Kingman, AZ 86401
Alternate filing locations
Mohave County does not operate Superior Court branch offices. Justice Courts in Bullhead City (2225 Trane Rd.) and Lake Havasu City (2001 College Dr., Suite 148) handle misdemeanors locally, but felony record-relief petitions must be filed at the Kingman Superior Court.
Parking & access
Free parking is available in the front lot of the courthouse. Visitors pass through metal detectors at entry.
Processing time
Mohave County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. Travel from Lake Havasu City or Bullhead City to Kingman is roughly 1-1.5 hours each way, which is worth factoring into in-person filing decisions.
Judge assignment
Sealing petitions are routed to the original sentencing judge when available. Hon. Steven C. Moss and other criminal-bench judges hear post-conviction relief matters at the Kingman courthouse.
After-hours filing
In-person and mail filings only. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402.
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 Kingman 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.
Kingman Restore Civil Rights FAQ
Are my civil rights already restored in Kingman?
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 Kingman?
For Arizona convictions, file in the convicting court — the Mohave County Superior Court at 401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401. 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 Kingman residents, contact the Mohave 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 Kingman?
Mohave County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. Travel from Lake Havasu City or Bullhead City to Kingman is roughly 1-1.5 hours each way, which is worth factoring into in-person filing decisions. Restoration applications are generally faster than sealing petitions because there's no statutory waiting period and prosecutor objections are rare for first-time offenders. Mohave County Attorney's Office can be reached at (928) 753-0719.
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