Signed by Governor Doug Ducey

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes job applicants to have their criminal records sealed and to not be required to inform potential employers of a sealed record.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual to file a petition to seal all criminal records if they complete the following, including (Sec. 1):

• Completing all terms and conditions of the sentence imposed by the court;

• Paid all monetary obligations and restitutions to all victims;

• Had their charge subsequently dismissed or resulted in a not guilty verdict; 

• Arrested for a criminal offense and no charges were filed;

• Met the required time period following successful probation completion, including: or

• 10 years for a class 2 or 3 felony;

• 5 years for a class 4, 5, or 6 felony;

• 3 years for a class 1 misdemeanor; and

• 2 years for a class 2 or 3 misdemeanor;

• Had their sentence discharged by the court.

• Requires an individual to file a petition to seal a criminal record in the following ways, including (Sec. 1):

• With the court in which the individual was convicted;

• With the court in which an indictment, information, criminal citation, or complaint against the individual was filed;

• With the court in which the individual had a first appearance if charges were not filed; or

• With the superior court in the county where the individual was arrested.

• Requires a court to wait 30 calendar days after receiving a petition before granting or denying a petition to seal an individual's case records unless it is established that both the prosecutor and victim do not object to the request (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text