What information does the petition ask me to provide?

It asks for personal details, case and charge information, information about sentence compliance and prior petitions, and other information the court may consider.

Do I need a notary for the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records?

No. The petition is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalty of perjury. It encourages certain supporting documents, but does not say they must be notarized.

How do I submit the petition?

The form lists Chandler Municipal Court, 200 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 85225, and Court@ChandlerAZ.gov. It does not state a filing fee.

Chandler, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records

This petition lets a person ask Chandler Municipal Court to seal eligible criminal case records and provide information about the case and the petitioner.

What this form is

Use this petition to ask the court to seal specified arrest records, charging documents, or records related to eligible charges. The form asks for personal and case information, details about the situation and sentence compliance, and other information for the court. It also includes a declaration under penalty of perjury and says to attach non-original supporting documents when appropriate.

Who needs it

A person seeking to seal eligible criminal case records under ARS § 13-911 may use this petition to ask the court for an order.

How to submit it

The form lists Chandler Municipal Court at 200 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 85225, and [email protected]. It does not state a filing fee.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury, and the form encourages certain supporting documents but does not say they must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records PDF.
2
Complete The Petition
Provide the requested personal, case, sentence-compliance, and other court information, and check the boxes that apply.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
If applicable, include non-original pertinent documentation. The form strongly encourages a certificate of absolute discharge or an order of discharge in specified circumstances.
4
Submit To The Court
The form lists Chandler Municipal Court at 200 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 85225, and [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What does the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records ask the court to do?: It asks the court to seal specified arrest records, charging documents, or records related to eligible charges, and collects information about the petitioner and case.
What information does the petition ask me to provide?: It asks for personal details, case and charge information, information about sentence compliance and prior petitions, and other information the court may consider.
Do I need a notary for the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records?: No. The petition is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalty of perjury. It encourages certain supporting documents, but does not say they must be notarized.
How do I submit the petition?: The form lists Chandler Municipal Court, 200 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 85225, and [email protected]. It does not state a filing fee.

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