Arizona-Restoration of Right to Vote

Southwest Center for Equal Justice does not believe that the fundamental right to vote should be suspended as a punishment for the conviction of a crime. The use of felony disenfrachisement was instituted, and continues to be used, as part of a purposeful form of discrimination against people and communities of color. If you are interested in the history of felony disenfranchisement please read this excellent summary by Jennifer Rae Taylor, a Senior Attorney at the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama.  "Jim Crow’s Lasting Legacy At The Ballot Box"

If your right to vote has been suspended because of a felony conviction and you would like it to be restored we can help. Please read the following first and if you need further assistance email us and we will contact you. 

First Time Felony Conviction-Right to Vote is Restored Automatically

As of 2019, if you have only one felony conviction then your right to vote is automatically restored once you complete your probation or are absolutely discharged from prison, as long as you have paid all court ordered victim restitution.  If your conviction occurred before 2019 and you have still not paid all of your court ordered fines or fees please contact us. We will assist you in getting your right to vote restored. 

First Time Felony Conviction, Haven't Paid All Victim Restoration

If you have only one felony conviction, have completed your sentence or probation but have not paid all your court ordered victim restitution you can still apply to have your right to vote restored. 

Two or More Felony Convictions

If you have more than one felony conviction (including if you pled guilty or were convicted of more than one felony conviction in one proceeding) you may apply to the Superior Court for the restoration of your right to vote.  You may apply to have your rights restored on your own or you may be assisted by an attorney.  We offer assistance to help you apply to have your voting rights restored on a sliding fee scale. 

In order to apply for restoration of your civil rights on a second or more felony, if you were sentenced to prison, you will need to obtain a copy of an Certificate of Absolute Discharge from the Arizona Department of Corrections. 

These forms are useful for filing your own application for restoration of your civil rights.