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Kingman, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-911

Seal a Criminal Record in Kingman, AZ

Arizona's record-sealing law (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets eligible Kingman residents petition the Mohave County Superior Court to hide their criminal record from public view. Once sealed, the record is removed from public access and most employer background checks; you can legally state on most applications that it never happened. Kingman is the Mohave County seat and home to the county's only Superior Court, located on Spring Street near the historic downtown. The Superior Court is a court of record (transcripts and recordings of all proceedings are maintained).

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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 Kingman — local details

Where to file

Mohave County Superior Court

Mohave County Superior Court, 401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401

Phone: (928) 753-0713
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

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.

Required for: Attorneys for Justice Court eviction/civil. Optional for self-represented filers in other matters.

Payment methods

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

Court filing fee for this service is $0 — no payment is required at the clerk's window.

Prosecutor service

Mohave County Attorney's Office

315 N. 4th St., Kingman, AZ 86401

Phone: (928) 753-0719

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 seal a criminal record does

Does

  • Hides the record from public view
  • Removes from most employer background checks
  • You can legally answer "no" to "have you ever been convicted" on most applications
  • Civil rights stay restored (if already restored under § 13-907)

Doesn't

  • Does not affect law-enforcement, AZPOST, or court access to the record
  • Does not seal records used in subsequent criminal cases (priors still apply)
  • Does not seal child-related employment background checks (DCS, DDD, schools)
  • Does not affect immigration consequences of the conviction

The statute, in plain terms

Section 13-911 establishes waiting periods based on offense classification: 2 years for misdemeanors (with a 3-year period for certain offenses), 5 years for Class 4-6 felonies, and 10 years for Class 2-3 felonies. The waiting clock starts from absolute discharge (probation discharge or release from custody, whichever is later). Offenses excluded under subsection (O) — including certain sex offenses, offenses against victims under 15, and select dangerous-offense classifications — cannot be sealed at all.

Note for Kingman filers: Sealing took on its current form in September 2024 (SB 1639), which removed the prior-felony 5-year extension and increased the prosecutor-response window from 30 to 60 days.

Kingman Seal a Criminal Record FAQ

Where do Kingman residents file a § 13-911 sealing petition?

Petitions are filed with the Mohave County Superior Court. The criminal filing counter is at 401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. 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.

Is there a court filing fee in Mohave County?

No. Arizona courts charge $0 to file a § 13-911 sealing petition. The legislature deliberately removed filing fees so that record-clearing remedies remain accessible. Some attorneys quote "filing fees" but there are none — it's only the service fee for petition preparation.

Can I e-file my petition in Mohave County?

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. Attorneys for Justice Court eviction/civil. Optional for self-represented filers in other matters.

How long does sealing 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. The 60-day waiting period is required by statute — the court cannot rule sooner. Sealed orders typically issue within 7-14 days of the 60-day mark if uncontested.

What if the prosecutor objects to my petition?

Mohave County Attorney's Office has 60 days from filing to object. If they object, the court schedules a hearing. Most petitions in Kingman are decided on the papers without a hearing — objections are uncommon when the petition is properly prepared and the petitioner is statutorily eligible. The prosecutor's office can be reached at (928) 753-0719.

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