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

Restore Civil Rights in Yuma County, AZ

Yuma 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 Yuma County

Where to file

Yuma County Superior Court

250 W. 2nd Street, Suite E, Yuma, AZ 85364

Phone: (928) 817-4083 (Court Admin) · (928) 817-4210 (Clerk)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

E-filing

Yuma County uses the AZ statewide Public Access portal for case lookup and the eFileAZ platform for electronic filing where supported. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person.

Payment methods

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

Court filing fee for this service is $0.

Prosecutor service

Yuma County Attorney's Office

250 W. 2nd Street, Suite G, Yuma, AZ 85364

Phone: (928) 817-4300

After-hours filing

In-person and mail filings only.

Cities covered

Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, Wellton, Gadsden

All Yuma 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.

Yuma County Restore Civil Rights FAQ

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

Petitions are filed with the Yuma County Superior Court. The primary filing location is 250 W. 2nd Street, Suite E, Yuma, AZ 85364. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

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

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

Can I e-file in Yuma County?

Yuma County uses the AZ statewide Public Access portal for case lookup and the eFileAZ platform for electronic filing where supported. Self-represented filers may file paper documents in person.

How long does this process take in Yuma County?

Yuma County processing times are typically 60-120 days for uncontested petitions. The court has its own Justice Courts (Yuma, South County, Wellton) for misdemeanor matters; felony record-relief filings go to the Superior Court at 250 W. 2nd St.

What happens if the prosecutor objects?

Yuma 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 Yuma 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) 817-4300.

Which cities does this cover in Yuma County?

Petitions filed at the Yuma County Superior Court cover felonies committed anywhere in Yuma County, including Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, Wellton, Gadsden. Yuma County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed anywhere in the county, including Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, and Wellton. The Yuma Municipal Court handles city-ordinance matters separately.

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