What information does the petition ask for?

It asks for your contact and identifying information, details about the offense and court case, sentence-compliance information, and other information for the court.

Do I file a separate petition for each case?

Yes. The instructions say that if you have multiple cases, you must file a separate petition for each case in the court identified for that case.

Cochise County, AZ · Cochise County

No notary required

Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records

This petition asks the Cochise County Superior Court to seal eligible criminal case records and is filed by a person seeking to have those records sealed.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Cochise County · Cochise County, Cochise County, Arizona
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: cochise.az.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this petition to ask the court to seal criminal case records related to an arrest, charge, or conviction. The instructions describe who may file and which court to use; eligibility depends on the circumstances, including completion of sentence terms when applicable. The petition asks for personal details, case and offense information, sentence compliance, and other information for the court.

Who needs it

A person seeking to seal criminal case records may file a separate petition for each case in the court identified by the instructions.

How to submit it

File in person or by mail with the Clerk of the Superior Court at the Bisbee or Sierra Vista office, or mail it to P.O. Box CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603. The instructions state there is no filing fee.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the petition and attachments are true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the petition packet, which includes instructions, the petition form, and a proposed order.
2
Complete the Petition
Type or print neatly in black ink and fill in required fields, including case and offense details.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include any optional supporting documentation and prepare four sets: originals for the clerk and copies for the judge, County Attorney’s Office, and yourself.
4
Submit to the Clerk
File in person or by mail with the Clerk of the Superior Court at the appropriate office. The instructions state there is no filing fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records?: No. The petition is signed without a notary. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the petition and attachments are true and correct.
How do I submit the petition?: File in person or by mail with the Clerk of the Superior Court at the Bisbee or Sierra Vista office, or mail it to P.O. Box CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603. The instructions state there is no filing fee.
What information does the petition ask for?: It asks for your contact and identifying information, details about the offense and court case, sentence-compliance information, and other information for the court.
Do I file a separate petition for each case?: Yes. The instructions say that if you have multiple cases, you must file a separate petition for each case in the court identified for that case.

Need something notarized?

This Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cochise County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.