Arizona law deems this a matter of public protection. Step 1: In black ink, please complete the forms in this packet with instructions below.You may apply to the judge who pronounced sentence to have the judgment of guilt set aside. Form: Application to Set Aside Conviction. • Heading: Fill out the information requested at the top of the form. These Info Sheets are intended to help those who are seeking to file a petition or have had a ruling on a petition to seal a criminal case record. You have only 30 days from the stipulated award to file a petition to set aside. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has jurisdiction to set aside a compromise and release for good cause within five years from the date of injury. All of the forms listed are in English. A petition to set aside an order approving compromise and release is, in effect, a petition to reopen.