The Arizona Request for Preparation of Post-Conviction Relief Record is a document filed by a convicted individual or their attorney in the state of Arizona. It is a formal request to the court to prepare post-conviction relief proceedings in order to challenge their conviction or sentence. It is a necessary step for anyone wishing to challenge the conviction or sentence in Arizona, and allows the court to review and consider any potential errors in the original proceedings. There are two types of Arizona Request for Preparation of Post-Conviction Relief Record: direct appeal and post-conviction relief. A direct appeal is a request to the Arizona appellate court to review the conviction or sentence for errors. A post-conviction relief request is a request to the court to consider any errors in the original proceedings that may have impacted the outcome of the trial or sentencing. The Arizona Request for Preparation of Post-Conviction Relief Record must include the name of the petitioner, the case name and number, the crime for which the petitioner was convicted, and any relevant legal arguments. It must also be signed by either the petitioner or their attorney. Once the request is filed, the court will review it and determine whether to proceed with the post-conviction relief proceedings.