Setting aside a judgment releases the citizen from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the conviction. Setting aside, sealing, or expunging judgments are all separate and different actions that have unique effects and have different requirements.Arizona does not have an expungement statute. Struggling with a criminal record in Phoenix or Mesa? Learn how a "Set Aside" can offer a new start, aiding in job searches, housing, and more. This page provides an overview of a set aside in Arizona and the process for getting your record cleared up. The judge will only accept your petition to obtain a set aside if you provide valid justifications of having previously complied with the fine penalties. A set aside does not mean that the government can't use the offense as a prior conviction to enhance sentencing in the future. Typically, setting aside a judgment takes several months, depending on the court's schedule and the intricacy of your case. However, applying to have a conviction set aside can change everything.