How do I submit the petition?

File it in the court identified by the petition’s instructions. If no charges were filed but you had an initial appearance, file in that court; if there was no initial appearance, file in the county’s superior court.

What information does the petition ask for?

It requests personal and case information, the criminal records you want sealed, details about sentence compliance and prior petitions, and other information for the court.

Can I attach supporting documents?

The form allows other pertinent documentation to be attached and says to list the documents. It also strongly encourages attaching a certificate of absolute discharge or an order of discharge when applicable.

Apache Junction, AZ · Pinal County

No notary required

Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records

This petition asks Apache Junction Municipal Court to seal eligible criminal case records and is completed by the person seeking to have those records sealed.

What this form is

Use this petition to ask the court to seal eligible criminal case records under the law cited on the form. It asks for personal and case details, the records to be sealed, information about sentence compliance and prior petitions, and other information for the court. The form explains that filing court depends on circumstances such as whether charges were filed and whether there was an initial appearance.

Who needs it

A person seeking to seal eligible criminal case records who is filing in the court identified by the petition’s instructions needs this document.

How to submit it

File in the court specified by the petition: if there were no charges but an initial appearance, file where it occurred; if no initial appearance was held, file in the county’s superior court.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the petition and attachments are true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records PDF.
2
Complete The Petition
Enter the requested personal, case, sentence-compliance, and other information, and check the boxes that apply.
3
Gather Attachments
List any other pertinent documentation you attach. The form encourages certain discharge documents when applicable.
4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the petition and complete the printed-name and address fields.
5
File In The Correct Court
Follow the petition’s instructions for the filing court based on whether charges were filed and whether an initial appearance occurred.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records?: No. The petitioner signs and dates the form and declares under penalty of perjury that the petition and attachments are true and correct; no notary is required.
How do I submit the petition?: File it in the court identified by the petition’s instructions. If no charges were filed but you had an initial appearance, file in that court; if there was no initial appearance, file in the county’s superior court.
What information does the petition ask for?: It requests personal and case information, the criminal records you want sealed, details about sentence compliance and prior petitions, and other information for the court.
Can I attach supporting documents?: The form allows other pertinent documentation to be attached and says to list the documents. It also strongly encourages attaching a certificate of absolute discharge or an order of discharge when applicable.

Need something notarized?

This Petition to Seal Criminal Case Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Apache Junction form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.