AZ SB1168

Allows persons convicted of misdemeanors to petition for expungement of conviction records beginning January 1, 2026, with exceptions for offenses in chapters 14 or 35.1, section 13-3601, or title 28 chapter 4.

Requires petitioner to wait at least three years after fulfillment of probation or sentence conditions before filing petition and must serve the prosecuting attorney.

Petition must include proof of fulfilled sentence conditions, disclosure of additional arrests or convictions, and any third-party written recommendations for expungement.

Court must deny petition if petitioner previously obtained expungement of a felony-level offense, has pending matters in any court, or has unpaid restitution or fines.

Upon granting expungement, court shall seal all conviction records, deliver order to law enforcement and courts, notify the Department of Transportation if appropriate, and restrict release of records except by court order.

If victim requested postconviction notice, prosecuting attorney must notify victim of petition and inform them of right to be heard.