Voting After A Conviction
A.R.S. 13-907 — automatic for a first felony, on finishing probation or prison and paying restitution
In Arizona, a conviction for a felony suspends the right to vote, along with the rights to hold public office, to serve as a juror, and to possess a firearm.
Automatic for a first felony. On completing probation for an offense in this state, or on absolute discharge from imprisonment, a person not previously convicted of a felony automatically has the lost civil rights restored if all victim restitution is paid, without having to file an application.
Out of state or federal. A first-time offender convicted elsewhere is eligible for automatic restoration on completing probation or absolute discharge and paying restitution, but files an application, which the court grants without a hearing.
More than one felony. The automatic restoration in this section is for a person who has not previously been convicted of a felony; others are not covered by it.
| The question | The statute's answer |
|---|---|
| The questionWhat a felony conviction suspends | The statute's answerThe right to vote, to hold office, to serve on a jury, and to possess a firearm |
| The questionAutomatic restoration | The statute's answerFor a first felony, on completing probation or absolute discharge, once restitution is paid |
| The questionA second or later felony | The statute's answerNot covered by the automatic restoration in this section |
The application process for others, and the separate rules for firearm rights, are not on this page. Whether a particular conviction affects a particular person's right to vote is a question for the county election office or a licensed Arizona attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- A.R.S. 13-904 — Suspension of civil rights and occupational disabilities
- A.R.S. 13-907 — Automatic restoration of civil rights for first offenders; firearm rights
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.