AZ SB1036

Allows courts to issue a "certificate of second chance" when setting aside criminal convictions, which releases individuals from occupational licensing barriers and provides employment and housing protections similar to those in A.R.S. § 12-558.03.

Establishes mandatory certificate eligibility for all misdemeanors and class 4-6 felonies (after 2 years) and class 2-3 felonies (after 5 years) when convictions are set aside, unless the person previously received a certificate for a felony conviction.

Prohibits certificates of second chance for dangerous offenses, sex offenses, offenses requiring sex offender registration, offenses with sexual motivation findings, and felonies where the victim was under 15 years old.

Requires courts to inform victims of their right to be present and heard at set-aside proceedings and to receive notice of the defendant's application and certificate eligibility status.

Restores firearm possession rights upon conviction set-aside unless the conviction was for a "serious offense" as defined in A.R.S. § 13-706.