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

Set Aside a Conviction in Yuma County, AZ

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

Yuma County Set Aside a Conviction FAQ

Where do Yuma County residents file a set aside a conviction 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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