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This bill establishes a process for individuals convicted of certain misdemeanors in Arizona to have their criminal records expunged, meaning sealed and treated as if they never occurred, starting January 1, 2027. To be eligible, a person must have completed their probation or sentence and been discharged by the court, and they must wait at least three years after that completion to file a petition with the court that convicted them. The petition requires the individual to confirm they've met all sentence conditions, disclose any other arrests or convictions, and can include recommendations from third parties. The court will deny expungement if the petitioner has previously had a felony-level offense expunged, has any pending legal matters, or has not fully paid any restitution or fines. If the judge finds that justice will be served, they will order the court records sealed and notify law enforcement agencies and courts, who will then be prohibited from releasing these records except by court order. The bill also ensures victims who requested post-conviction notice are informed of the petition and have the right to be heard.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84859