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Criminal Rule 36

Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch

This document outlines the rules for filing a request to remove or erase criminal records related to marijuana offenses and restore civil rights. It details what information must be included in the request and how the court and other parties must handle the filing.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This information is used when someone needs to file a request to have records related to marijuana charges removed from their official record.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this request?
The person whose records are being discussed can file the petition, or a prosecuting agency can file it. The rules also cover what happens if a prosecuting agency files it.
Is there a fee to file this petition?
The text states that if the person was arrested but never charged, the clerk may not charge a fee for filing the petition.
What happens after the petition is filed?
The court has steps for processing the petition, including sending copies to the prosecuting agency and allowing time for other parties to respond or reply.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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