This bill proposes to amend Section 13-911 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow individuals convicted of a petty offense to petition the court to seal their records immediately after completing all nonmonetary terms and conditions of their sentence. Currently, individuals must wait a specified period after completing their sentence before they can petition for sealing their records, which varies based on the severity of the offense. The new language would specifically enable immediate sealing for petty offenses, thereby streamlining the process for those individuals.

The bill also includes a deletion of the existing waiting periods for petty offenses, which are not explicitly mentioned in the current law. By inserting this provision, the bill aims to enhance the ability of individuals with petty offenses to restore their civil rights more quickly, reflecting a shift towards more lenient treatment of minor offenses in the legal system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-911
House Engrossed Version: 13-911
Chaptered Version: 13-911