Arizona HB2198 amends the sealing of arrest, conviction, and sentencing records for certain criminal offenses.

Arizona HB2198 amends Section 13-911 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses to petition the court to seal their case records under specific conditions. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for sealing records, including the completion of all nonmonetary terms and conditions of the sentence and the passage of a specified period since the completion of those conditions. Sealed records can be used for certain purposes, such as in legal proceedings, but are not available for employment background checks unless specific exceptions apply.

Arizona HB2198 amends the sealing of arrest, conviction, and sentencing records for certain criminal offenses.

Arizona HB2198 amends Section 13-911 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses to petition the court to seal their case records under specific conditions. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for sealing records, including the completion of all nonmonetary terms and conditions of the sentence and the passage of a specified period since the completion of those conditions. Sealed records can be used for certain purposes, such as in legal proceedings, but are not available for employment background checks unless specific exceptions apply.