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

Set Aside a Conviction in Yavapai County, AZ

Set-aside under § 13-905 vacates the judgment of guilt and adds a "set aside" notation to the record. Eligible Yavapai County residents can apply to the Yavapai 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 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 13-905 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.

Yavapai County Set Aside a Conviction FAQ

Where do Yavapai County residents file a set aside a conviction 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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