Restore Your Civil Rights in Arizona
A felony conviction suspends your right to vote, serve on a jury, and hold office. Arizona lets you get them back.
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How Do You Restore Civil Rights After a Felony in Arizona?
Quick answer: A felony conviction suspends four civil rights: to vote, to serve on a jury, to hold public office, and to possess a firearm. For a first felony, the first three are restored automatically under A.R.S. § 13-907 once you complete probation or are absolutely discharged and pay your restitution. Repeat offenders apply to the court under A.R.S. § 13-908. Firearm rights are restored separately.
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What It Does (and Doesn’t Do)
✓ It DOES
- Restores your right to vote
- Restores your right to serve on a jury
- Restores your right to hold public office
- Is automatic for a first felony on completion of sentence
- Can be paired with firearm-rights restoration and set-aside
✗ It DOES NOT
- Does not automatically restore firearm rights (handled separately)
- Does not seal or set aside the underlying conviction
- Does not apply until restitution is paid
- For repeat felonies, is not automatic, you must apply
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Together, these place Tamou Law Group among the best Phoenix restore civil rights lawyers, led by Founding Attorney Michael Tamou and a full team of attorneys, including former prosecutors.
The Statute, in Plain Terms
Under A.R.S. § 13-907, a person convicted of a single felony has their civil rights (except firearm rights) restored automatically upon absolute discharge, so long as restitution is paid. If you have more than one felony, restoration is not automatic, you apply to the court under A.R.S. § 13-908, and the judge decides. Firearm rights follow a separate track under A.R.S. § 13-910.
Who Qualifies
If this is your only felony and you have completed your sentence and paid restitution, your voting, jury, and office rights are restored automatically, no filing needed. If you have two or more felonies, or restitution is unpaid, you apply to the court. We confirm your status and handle any application.
The Process, Step by Step
- Confirm your discharge date and that restitution is paid.
- First felony: rights restore automatically, we confirm and document it.
- Repeat felony: file the application under 13-908.
- The court restores your civil rights by order.
- Restore firearm rights separately if needed.
We handle every step so you never guess at a form or deadline. Call 623-321-4699 for a free record review.
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Arizona Civil Rights Restoration FAQs
What civil rights do you lose after a felony in Arizona?
The right to vote, serve on a jury, hold public office, and possess a firearm. The first three restore automatically for a first felony; firearm rights are separate.
Are civil rights automatically restored in Arizona?
For a first felony, yes, upon absolute discharge and payment of restitution, under A.R.S. 13-907. For repeat felonies you must apply under A.R.S. 13-908.
Does restoring civil rights restore gun rights in Arizona?
No. Firearm rights are restored separately under A.R.S. 13-910, or by reducing an undesignated class 6 felony to a misdemeanor.
How do I restore my civil rights after a felony in Arizona?
If it is your only felony, they restore automatically on discharge. If you have multiple felonies, you file an application in the convicting court. We handle it either way.
Can I vote in Arizona with a felony?
Once your civil rights are restored, automatically for a first felony or by application otherwise, yes. Until then, a felony suspends your right to vote.
How long does civil rights restoration take in Arizona?
Automatic restoration is immediate on discharge. An application for repeat felonies usually resolves within a few weeks to a couple of months.
Do I have to pay restitution to restore my civil rights?
Yes. Outstanding restitution blocks both automatic and judicial restoration. We can help you resolve the balance so you can proceed.
What is the difference between civil rights and firearm rights in Arizona?
Civil rights (vote, jury, office) restore automatically for a first felony; firearm rights never restore automatically and require a separate application under A.R.S. 13-925.
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