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

Restore Civil Rights in Maricopa County, AZ

Maricopa 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 Maricopa County

Where to file

Maricopa County Superior Court

201 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Central Court Complex, Criminal File Counter)

Phone: (602) 372-5375
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Branch offices

Southeast Regional Court — 222 E. Javelina Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210 (East Valley filers)

Northeast Regional Court — 18380 N. 40th St., Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Northwest Regional Court — 14264 W. Tierra Buena Ln., Surprise, AZ 85374

E-filing

Available — Maricopa criminal cases use the Clerk's Office Online eFiling Portal (separate from AZTurboCourt). Required for attorneys per administrative order; optional for self-represented filers.

Payment methods

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, money orders, or law-firm/business checks. NO personal checks accepted at any Maricopa County clerk location.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

301 W. Jefferson St., 8th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: (602) 506-3411

After-hours filing

Four exterior 24/7 depository boxes at the Central Court Complex (201 W. Jefferson)

Cities covered

Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye

All Maricopa 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.

Maricopa County Restore Civil Rights FAQ

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

Petitions are filed with the Maricopa County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 201 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Central Court Complex, Criminal File Counter). Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Branch offices in Southeast Regional Court and Northeast Regional Court and Northwest Regional Court may also accept filings depending on the matter.

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

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

Can I e-file in Maricopa County?

Available — Maricopa criminal cases use the Clerk's Office Online eFiling Portal (separate from AZTurboCourt). Required for attorneys per administrative order; optional for self-represented filers.

How long does this process take in Maricopa County?

Uncontested petitions typically resolve within 60-90 days. Contested petitions where the prosecutor objects can take 4-6 months. Maricopa's judicial bench has the most criminal-bench judges in Arizona, which keeps wait times relatively predictable despite the volume.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 (602) 506-3411.

Which cities does this cover in Maricopa County?

Petitions filed at the Maricopa County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye. Maricopa County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county, including Phoenix and the East Valley (Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale) and the West Valley (Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Surprise, Goodyear).

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