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

Seal a Criminal Record in Pima County, AZ

If you were convicted of a crime in Pima County, Arizona's record-sealing statute (A.R.S. § 13-911) lets you petition the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County 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. Pima County is Arizona's second-largest court system. The Superior Court has 53 judicial officers handling criminal, civil, family law, juvenile, and probate matters.

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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 Pima County

Where to file

Arizona Superior Court in Pima County

110 W. Congress St., Suite 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 (downtown Tucson)

Phone: (520) 724-3200
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Branch offices

Juvenile Division — 2225 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 (handles juvenile matters; not used for adult record-relief filings)

E-filing

Pima County criminal records filed July 1, 2015 or later are searchable through the AZ Judicial Branch eAccess portal. Self-represented filers may file in person, by mail, or electronically depending on the type of relief.

Payment methods

Money orders, business checks, and major credit cards. Pima County is somewhat more flexible on payment than Maricopa.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Pima County Attorney's Office

32 N. Stone Ave., Suite 1400, Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: (520) 724-5600

After-hours filing

Filings accepted in person and by mail. After-hours depository availability varies — call ahead to confirm.

Cities covered

Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson

All Pima 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.

Pima County Seal a Criminal Record FAQ

Where do Pima County residents file a seal a criminal record petition?

Petitions are filed with the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County. The primary filing location is 110 W. Congress St., Suite 241, Tucson, AZ 85701 (downtown Tucson). Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Branch offices in Juvenile Division may also accept filings depending on the matter.

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

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

Can I e-file in Pima County?

Pima County criminal records filed July 1, 2015 or later are searchable through the AZ Judicial Branch eAccess portal. Self-represented filers may file in person, by mail, or electronically depending on the type of relief.

How long does this process take in Pima County?

Pima County processing times are generally 75-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court has 53 judicial officers; sealing petitions typically go to the original sentencing judge if still on the bench, otherwise to whichever criminal-bench judge is currently assigned to that calendar.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Pima 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 Pima 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) 724-5600.

Which cities does this cover in Pima County?

Petitions filed at the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County cover felonies committed anywhere in Pima County, including Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson. Pima County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county, including Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and the unincorporated portions of the county.

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