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As amended through August 22, 2024
Rule 29 - Restoration of Civil Rights
A.Filing. Applicants for restoration of civil rights pursuant to subsections B and C below shall use the appropriate form provided by the clerk, the court administrator, or the adult probation department for both the application and order granting the requested relief. An application for restoration of civil rights shall be filed with the clerk of this court who shall obtain an order from the presiding judge setting the application for hearing.
B.Application for Restoration After State Court Conviction. An application for restoration of civil rights pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 13-905 and 13-906 and to vacate a plea or verdict and to dismiss charges pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-907 shall be captioned in the original criminal cause number.
C.Application for Restoration After Federal Court Conviction. An application for restoration of civil rights by discharged federal probationers or prisoners pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 13-909 and 13-910 shall be filed as a civil action.
D.Notification. Copies of applications under subsection B above shall be mailed or delivered by the clerk of this court to the county attorney and adult probation department. Copies of applications under subsection C above shall be mailed or delivered by the clerk of this court to the United States Attorney and the United States Probation and Parole Office at the United States Courthouse, Phoenix, Arizona.
E.Objections to Applications. Objections and responses in opposition to applications under this rule shall be in writing and copies thereof shall be mailed or delivered to the applicant or the applicant's representative and a copy lodged with the assigned judge no less than 5 days before the hearing date.

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Added June 17, 1999, effective 7/1/1999.