The proposed bill would amend section 13-911 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the criteria for sealing case records related to probation and restoration of civil rights. It introduces new language that allows for the sealing of records when a criminal charge is dismissed for any reason or amended to a civil offense, expanding the current eligibility criteria. Additionally, the bill removes the provision that prohibits individuals from filing a new petition to seal case records for three years after a denial, thereby allowing for more timely opportunities to seek record sealing.

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, refining the existing language to focus on the conviction status rather than the offenses themselves.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-911