This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding probation and the restoration of civil rights in Arizona. It introduces new language that allows for the designation of certain felony convictions as misdemeanors after a specified period, provided that the individual has completed all terms of their sentence, including monetary obligations. Specifically, if five years have passed since the completion of the sentence, individuals convicted of non-dangerous Class 4, 5, or 6 felonies that did not involve a victim may have their convictions permanently designated as Class 1 misdemeanors. The bill also clarifies that a conviction designated as a misdemeanor or sealed does not affect the validity of a lifetime injunction and allows for the use of non-designated misdemeanors as historical prior felony convictions.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and modifications to existing language regarding the sealing of case records. It removes provisions that previously allowed individuals with sealed records to petition for sealing subsequent felony offenses under certain conditions. The bill also updates the references to the sections governing the sealing process, ensuring that the clerk of the court and the Department of Public Safety manage sealed records consistently and only disclose them to specified entities. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the process of sealing records and enhance the restoration of civil rights for individuals with certain felony convictions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-719, 13-911, 32-1606, 13-105, 13-706, 13-1204, 13-1424, 13-2923, 13-604, 13-905, 28-1381, 28-1382, 13-1506, 13-1507, 13-1508, 13-1802, 13-1819, 13-3623, 5-395.01, 5-396, 5-397, 13-1814, 28-1383, 28-8282, 28-8284, 28-8286, 28-8287, 28-8288, 13-3707, 8-501, 12-558.03, 13-4414, 13-705, 13-1307, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 13-3402, 13-3403, 13-3404.01, 13-3405, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-3415