AZ HB2859

Amends Arizona law to allow individuals convicted of nondangerous felonies to petition for sealing of criminal records after completing sentences and specified waiting periods (10 years for class 2-3 felonies, 5 years for class 4-6 felonies).

Permits individuals to state they have never been arrested or convicted of sealed offenses in employment, housing, and financial applications, with specific exceptions for certain job categories including law enforcement, child care, financial services, and vehicle/motor operation.

Adds requirement that courts consider only proven offenses and conduct related to conviction when deciding whether to grant record sealing petitions, prohibiting consideration of dismissed charges or unproven facts.

Maintains restrictions on sealing records for dangerous offenses, crimes against children, serious violent felonies, sex trafficking, and certain firearm or injury-related crimes as defined in Arizona law.

Ensures sealed records remain available to specified entities (law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, child welfare agencies, corrections departments) for official duties while prohibiting disclosure to unauthorized persons or entities.