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Maricopa County, Arizona · A.R.S. § 13-905

Set Aside a Conviction in Maricopa County, AZ

Set-aside under § 13-905 vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a "set aside" notation to the record. Eligible Maricopa County residents can apply to the Maricopa County Superior Court as soon as probation is discharged and all fines/restitution are paid. There is no statutory waiting period.

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Arizona conviction set-aside eligibility flowchart A decision tree showing who qualifies for set-aside under A.R.S. § 13-905. Set-aside vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a notation. Statutory exclusions under (P) include sex offenses involving victims under 15 and certain other categories. Set-Aside Eligibility (§ 13-905) Arizona Revised Statutes — vacate judgment of guilt Conviction in Arizona court Sentence fully completed? Probation discharged or absolute discharge NO → WAIT Finish first YES ↓ Excluded under § 13-905(P)? Dangerous offenses, sex offenses, victim under 15, certain DUIs YES → BARRED Not eligible NO ↓ Restitution paid in full? Plus all fines and fees NO → CURE FIRST Pay then file YES ↓ ELIGIBLE TO APPLY No waiting period $0 court filing fee · discretionary What set-aside does • Vacates judgment of guilt • Adds "set aside" notation • Restores civil rights (auto via § 13-907) What it doesn't: Record stays public (unlike sealing under § 13-911) For full hiding: also seal

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 13-905 has no waiting period beyond sentence completion. Subsection (P) excludes dangerous offenses, sex offenses requiring registration, victims under 15, and select DUIs. Set-aside is discretionary — the court considers rehabilitation, the offense circumstances, and the petitioner's post-conviction conduct. A strong personal statement is the most important factor in granted petitions.

Maricopa County Set Aside a Conviction FAQ

Where do Maricopa County residents file a set aside a conviction 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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