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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: JUD DP 9-0-0-0 |
HB 2198: criminal records sealed; petty offense
Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1
Caucus & COW
Overview
Allows a person convicted of a petty offense to immediately petition the court to have his case records sealed upon the completion of any sentence imposed due to the offense.
History
Statute allows a person convicted of certain offenses to petition the court to have all his case records sealed if the following conditions are met:
1) the person has completed all non-monetary conditions of probation or sentence imposed on him as a result of his conviction;
2) a set period of time, depending on the offense, has passed since completion of all non-monetary conditions of probation or sentence; and
3) all fines, fees, and restitution ordered by the court have been paid (A.R.S. § 13-911).
The period a person must wait after completion of all non-monetary conditions of probation or sentence is reliant on the classification of the offense:
1) 10 years for a class 2 or class 3 felony;
2) 5 years for a class 4, 5, or 6 felony;
3) 3 years for a class 1 misdemeanor; or
4) 2 years for a class 2 or 3 misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-911).
Provisions
1. Allows a person convicted of any petty offense to immediately petition the court to have his records sealed upon the completion of all nonmonetary conditions of probation or sentence. (Sec. 1)
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Initials NM/NP HB 2198
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