Please read the following before completing the petition form. A person who is arrested, convicted or sentenced before, on or after December 31, 2022, may petition the court to have their criminal case record sealed.The person must file their petition in the designated court location as set forth in ARS 13-911(C). Under a new state law that became effective in January 2023, however, eligible individuals finally can have their records sealed in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) serves as the central repository for various types of records. If you have an Arizona conviction on your criminal record, you may qualify to set aside your conviction and restore your civil rights. Arrested for a criminal offense and no charges were filed. What Are The Benefits of an Expungement? If you have an Arizona conviction on your criminal record, you may qualify to set aside your conviction and restore your civil rights. It used to be easier for young adults to get an expungement, diversion program or dismissal for their first time offense in AZ. That is no longer true.