Who may file a petition to seal criminal case records?

The instructions say a person may petition after a conviction if all sentence terms are complete, after charges were dismissed or resulted in a not guilty verdict, or after an arrest when no charges were filed.

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

No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary and includes a declaration under penalty of perjury; no notarized attachment is identified.

How do I submit the petition to seal criminal case records?

File it in the court specified by your situation. The instructions explain which court to use and say to file a separate petition for each case.

Pima County, AZ · Pima County

No notary required

Instructions for Completing a Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records

This packet explains how to complete and file a petition to seal criminal case records for people seeking to seal eligible arrest or case records.

At a glance

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

What this form is

The instructions accompany a petition asking a court to seal eligible criminal case records, including arrest records, charging documents, or records related to a case. They explain who may petition, where to file, and what information to provide. The petition asks for personal and case details, sentence compliance, prior sealing history, and other information for the court; it also includes a proposed order.

Who needs it

People seeking to seal eligible criminal case records can use these instructions to complete the accompanying petition and identify the court where it must be filed.

How to submit it

File the petition in the court specified by your situation; the instructions identify the appropriate court and require a separate petition for each case.

About notarization

The petition is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Packet
Download the instructions and accompanying petition to seal criminal case records.
2
Complete the Petition
Provide the requested personal, case, sentence-compliance, and other information, then read the declaration and acknowledgements.
3
Gather Attachments
List and attach copies of pertinent documents, not originals. The instructions encourage certain discharge records when applicable.
4
File With the Court
File in the court specified by your situation. Submit a separate petition for each case.

Frequently asked questions

What does this petition packet do?: It provides instructions and a petition for asking a court to seal eligible criminal case records, including certain arrest records, charging documents, or case records.
Who may file a petition to seal criminal case records?: The instructions say a person may petition after a conviction if all sentence terms are complete, after charges were dismissed or resulted in a not guilty verdict, or after an arrest when no charges were filed.
Do I need a notary for the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records?: No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary and includes a declaration under penalty of perjury; no notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the petition to seal criminal case records?: File it in the court specified by your situation. The instructions explain which court to use and say to file a separate petition for each case.

Need something notarized?

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