Voter Registration/Rights Restoration

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The law regarding the automatic restoration of civil rights (which includes the right to vote) for first time felony offenders can be found in A.R.S. § 13-907.

For felonies committed in Arizona:

If a person has not previously been convicted of a felony offense, the right to vote is automatically restored to vote when: 

• Probation has been completed, or the person is absolutely discharged from imprisonment.
• All victim restitution fees imposed have been paid. 

The person does not have to apply to the court to have the right to vote restored. Once the right to vote has been restored, the person can then register to vote.

Simply click the button below, fill out the Absolute Discharge form and email it to the address on the form.

For Restoration Of Gun Rights, Click The Superior Court Link Below:

https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/llrc/crim_crrr/

For felonies committed outside of the jurisdiction of Arizona:

If a person has not previously been convicted of a felony offense, the person is eligible for the automatic restoration of the right to vote when: 

• Probation has been completed, or the person is absolutely discharged from imprisonment.
• All victim restitution fees imposed have been paid. 

The person shall file an application with the courts, and the court shall grant the application without hearing a response from the state or holding a hearing. Once the right to vote have been restored, the person can then register to vote.

This 90-minute virtual class will prepare you to conduct voter registration efforts in your community.  Interested Maricopa County voters will then be offered the opportunity to become a Deputy Registrar and volunteer at official MCRO/Elections events.  Deputy Registrar membership is optional, however.  This class is intended for anyone who will conduct voter registration as part of their civic engagement.

The Junior Deputy Registrar program gives students ages 16-18 a chance to get involved, providing them with the tools they need to host their own voter registration drives and education events. 

JDRs must have a school sponsor, and both are trained and certified to carry out the same duties as Deputy Registrars.

JDRs and their school sponsor are trained by MCRO staff. All material is provided.

1. Find a school employee sponsor
2. Contact the MCRO (click GET INFO)
3. Schedule and conduct a training session
4. Take the certification test
5. Volunteer at school and community events
6. Invite others to join you!