Chandler, AZ · Maricopa County
Petition for Post-Conviction Relief Under Rule 32 or Rule 33
This petition lets a defendant ask the court for post-conviction relief under Rule 32 or Rule 33 and explain the grounds for the request.
What this form is
A defendant uses this petition to request relief from a conviction or sentence, or from a plea or admission related to a probation violation. The form asks for defendant and case information, grounds for relief, supporting facts and documents, prior appeals or proceedings, and the relief requested. The instructions require filing a Notice Requesting Post-Conviction Relief (Form 24(b)) first and say to file the completed petition with the court where the defendant was convicted and sentenced.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking post-conviction relief under Rule 32 or Rule 33 in the court where they were convicted and sentenced needs this petition.
How to submit it
File the completed petition with the court where you were convicted and sentenced. The form lists Chandler Municipal Court at 200 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 85225.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the form and attachments are true to the best of their knowledge or belief.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Petition for Post-Conviction Relief Under Rule 32 or Rule 33.
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Complete The Petition
Answer the questions in readable handwriting or by typing, and indicate whether you are filing under Rule 32 or Rule 33.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach supporting affidavits, transcripts, or documents as applicable; use additional blank pages for answers if needed.
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File The Required Notice First
File a Notice Requesting Post-Conviction Relief (Form 24(b)) before filing the petition.
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Submit The Petition
File the completed petition with the court where you were convicted and sentenced.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the post-conviction relief petition?
- No. The petition has no notary block; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the form and attachments are true to the best of their knowledge or belief.
- How do I submit the post-conviction relief petition?
- File the completed petition with the court where you were convicted and sentenced. The form lists Chandler Municipal Court at 200 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 85225.
- What must I file before this petition?
- The instructions say you must file a Notice Requesting Post-Conviction Relief (Form 24(b)) before filing this petition.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for defendant and case information, grounds for relief, supporting facts and documents, prior appeals or proceedings, and the relief requested.
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This Petition for Post-Conviction Relief Under Rule 32 or Rule 33 doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chandler form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.