Fountain Hills, AZ · Maricopa County
Application to Set Aside Judgment and Order
Defendants, their attorneys, or probation officers use this application to ask Fountain Hills Municipal Court to set aside a judgment of guilt after sentencing conditions are completed.
What this form is
This application asks Fountain Hills Municipal Court to set aside a judgment of guilt and dismiss the citation or complaint. The notice says an application may be submitted after all conditions of probation or sentencing are completed, but not all offenses are eligible. It requests applicant and case details, conviction and sentence information, and signatures; the court section records its decision.
Who needs it
A defendant, the defendant’s attorney, or probation officer may submit this application after the court’s probation or sentencing conditions are completed.
How to submit it
The court says to submit the completed form in person, by mail, email, or online through fh.az.gov/court; online submission requires Internet Explorer. The applicant must also ensure the Prosecutor receives a copy, by email or mail.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs, the defendant authorizes the filing, and the defendant acknowledges receipt of the notice.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application to Set Aside Judgment and Order.
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Complete The Form
Fill out the application in its entirety with applicant, case, conviction, sentence, and signature information.
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Send A Copy To The Prosecutor
Ensure the Prosecutor receives a copy of your filing; the notice provides email and mailing options.
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Submit To The Court
Submit in person, by mail, email, or online through the court website. Online submission requires Internet Explorer.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply to set aside a judgment?
- The notice says the defendant, the defendant’s attorney, or probation officer may apply on the defendant’s behalf after all court-ordered probation or sentencing conditions are completed. Not all offenses are eligible.
- How do I submit the application to set aside a judgment?
- The court accepts the completed form in person, by mail, by email, or online through fh.az.gov/court. The applicant must also ensure the Prosecutor receives a copy.
- Do I need a notary for the Application to Set Aside Judgment and Order?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs, the defendant authorizes the filing, and the defendant acknowledges receipt of the notice.
- Does setting aside a judgment erase the arrest or conviction?
- No. The notice says granting the application does not expunge, seal, or destroy the arrest or conviction, and the charge may still be used in a subsequent prosecution.
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This Application to Set Aside Judgment and Order doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fountain Hills form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.