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

Restore Civil Rights in Yavapai County, AZ

Yavapai 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 Yavapai County

Where to file

Yavapai County Superior Court

120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303

Phone: (928) 771-3312
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Branch offices

Camp Verde Branch — 2840 N. Commonwealth Dr., Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (closer for Sedona-area filers)

E-filing

Yavapai County 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.

Payment methods

Cash, cashier's checks, personal checks, credit cards, money orders, traveler's checks, Western Union.

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Yavapai County Attorney's Office

255 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301

Phone: (928) 771-3344

After-hours filing

In-person and mail filings only. Yavapai operates two physical filing locations in Prescott and Camp Verde.

Cities covered

Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona (partial), Camp Verde, Chino Valley, Clarkdale

All Yavapai 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.

Yavapai County Restore Civil Rights FAQ

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

Petitions are filed with the Yavapai County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Branch offices in Camp Verde Branch may also accept filings depending on the matter.

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

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

Can I e-file in Yavapai County?

Yavapai County 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.

How long does this process take in Yavapai County?

Yavapai County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The county has two operating courthouses (Prescott main, Camp Verde branch) which spreads case volume.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Yavapai 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 Yavapai 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 (928) 771-3344.

Which cities does this cover in Yavapai County?

Petitions filed at the Yavapai County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Yavapai County, including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona (partial), Camp Verde, Chino Valley, Clarkdale. Yavapai County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county. Sedona straddles the Yavapai/Coconino county line — the convicting court determines where you file (check your case minute entry).

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