This bill proposes updates to section 13-911 of the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning probation and the restoration of civil rights. It introduces new language that allows for the sealing of case records when a criminal charge is dismissed for any reason or amended to a civil offense, expanding the criteria for eligibility beyond just not guilty verdicts. Additionally, the bill removes the three-year waiting period for filing a new petition after a denial to seal case records, streamlining the process for individuals seeking to restore their civil rights.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that when a court evaluates a petition to seal case records, it will only consider the offenses and conduct directly related to the conviction in question, excluding any unproven facts or dismissed charges from consideration. It also specifies that case records may not be sealed if the petitioner was convicted of certain offenses, thereby maintaining some restrictions while updating the overall framework for sealing records.