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If the Petition Is Denied
Please read ARS § 13-911 in its entirety. These Info Sheets are intended to help those who are seeking to file a petition or have had a ruling on a petition to seal a criminal case record under ARS § 13-911. Nothing in these Info Sheets supersedes what is provided in statute and does not restrict local rules and practice of a particular court in processing petitions.

Re-Filing a Petition After Denial

If the court denies your petition to seal case records, you must wait 3 years from the date of the denial to file a new petition.

However, the 3-year waiting period does not apply if your petition is dismissed without being ruled on because you filed in the incorrect court or you failed to provide sufficient information.

Appealing a Decision

If the court denies your petition to seal case records, you may only appeal the order if the basis for the appeal is your eligibility to petition the court.