AZ HB2838

Requires courts to inform individuals at sentencing of their right to restoration of civil rights and provide written notice.

Allows automatic restoration of civil rights upon final discharge for individuals convicted of a single felony who have paid all victim restitution, without requiring an application.

Permits individuals with prior felony convictions or unpaid victim restitution to apply for discretionary restoration of civil rights, with courts considering the applicant's ability to pay restitution and indigency status.

Defines "final discharge" to include completion of probation, absolute discharge from state or federal prison, or completion of sentence imposed by another state.

Requires notification of civil rights restoration to the secretary of state and department of public safety within thirty days, which shall annotate records but not remove conviction history.