What is "set aside"? That means that the court has set-aside or vacated the judgment of guilt, restored your civil rights, and freed you from all penalties and disabilities.Simply put, setasides are a mere asterisk on your record with a note saying you've paid your dues. Set aside means to cancel or revoke a judgment or order. Usually, the original record is modified or changed. If you have an Arizona conviction on your criminal record, you may qualify to set aside your conviction and restore your civil rights. As of January 1, 2023, a person arrested, convicted, or sentenced before or after the law change may petition the court to seal their criminal case record. Delinquency Hearing: A proceeding in the juvenile court to determine whether a juvenile has committed a specific delinquent act as set forth in a petition. When the court grants your petition and sets your record of conviction aside, the information on your record will be changed. Under a new law, however, expungements are available for qualifying individuals as of January 2023.