Who can file this application?

A defendant may apply, or an attorney may file on the defendant's behalf if authorized by the defendant.

How do I submit the application?

Submit it to Chandler Municipal Court. The form lists the court's address; check the city website for current contact details.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for case and conviction details, the defendant's date of birth and contact information, eligibility confirmations, and the required signature or attorney authorization.

Chandler, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Application for Certificate of Second Chance

Defendants or their attorneys use this application to ask Chandler Municipal Court for a Certificate of Second Chance in a criminal case.

What this form is

The application asks Chandler Municipal Court for a Certificate of Second Chance and identifies the case, conviction, and defendant. It asks the applicant to confirm eligibility, provide personal and conviction information, and sign a declaration that the application and attachments are true and correct. The form also describes waiting periods for certain felony convictions and allows a defendant to authorize an attorney to file.

Who needs it

A defendant seeking a Certificate of Second Chance from Chandler Municipal Court, or an attorney authorized to file the application, may use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to Chandler Municipal Court; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the court at 200 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 85225.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the defendant declares under penalty of perjury that the application and any attachments are true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Certificate of Second Chance from this page.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the case, defendant, conviction, and eligibility information requested on the form.
3
Add Any Extra Counts
If additional counts apply, continue them on a separate page as directed by the form.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign the application, or provide the attorney authorization when applicable, and submit it to Chandler Municipal Court.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Second Chance application?: No. The application does not require a notary, but the defendant declares under penalty of perjury that the application and any attachments are true and correct.
Who can file this application?: A defendant may apply, or an attorney may file on the defendant's behalf if authorized by the defendant.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to Chandler Municipal Court. The form lists the court's address; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for case and conviction details, the defendant's date of birth and contact information, eligibility confirmations, and the required signature or attorney authorization.

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