Prescott, Arizona · A.R.S. §§ 13-907, 13-908
Restore Civil Rights in Prescott, AZ
Prescott 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 Prescott — local details
Where to file
Yavapai County Superior Court
Yavapai County Courthouse, 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303
E-filing
Yavapai offers eFiling in civil, criminal, family law, probate, and juvenile delinquency cases via the AZ statewide eFileAZ portal. Mandatory for attorneys in family law cases (since 2022); optional for self-represented filers in other case types.
Payment methods
Cash, cashier's checks, personal checks, credit cards, money orders, traveler's checks, Western Union.
Prosecutor service
Yavapai County Attorney's Office
255 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301
Alternate filing locations
Yavapai County also operates a branch courthouse in Camp Verde at 2840 N. Commonwealth Dr. — closer for filers in the Sedona/Verde Valley area. For Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley residents, the main Prescott courthouse on Cortez Street is the closer option.
Parking & access
The Granite Street Parking Garage and street parking around the courthouse provide free public parking. Spots can be limited during peak court hours.
Processing time
Yavapai County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The county has been paperless on civil/criminal/family-law cases since 2022, which has streamlined record retrieval.
Judge assignment
Yavapai has multiple Superior Court divisions in Prescott and one in Camp Verde. Sealing petitions go to the original sentencing judge when possible; otherwise to whichever criminal-bench judge handles that calendar.
After-hours filing
In-person and mail filings only. Yavapai operates two physical filing locations — Prescott (main) and Camp Verde (branch).
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 Prescott 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.
Prescott Restore Civil Rights FAQ
Are my civil rights already restored in Prescott?
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 Prescott?
For Arizona convictions, file in the convicting court — the Yavapai County Superior Court at 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303. 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 Prescott residents, contact the Yavapai 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 Prescott?
Yavapai County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The county has been paperless on civil/criminal/family-law cases since 2022, which has streamlined record retrieval. Restoration applications are generally faster than sealing petitions because there's no statutory waiting period and prosecutor objections are rare for first-time offenders. Yavapai County Attorney's Office can be reached at (928) 771-3344.
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