In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Restoration of Civil and/or Gun Rights
You may use this form if the following factors apply to your situation:
- You may use the forms and instructions in this packet if...
- Your case was handled in the Superior Court of Arizona in Yuma County or a Federal District Court, AND
- You have read the restoration of rights statutes (A.R.S. § 13-905 and those that follow), and you are eligible under the statutes OR
- You are asking the Court to reconsider a denial of a previous application.
- DO NOT USE THE FORMS in this packet if:
- Your conviction was from a justice, city or magistrate court. Contact that court for further information.
- You were convicted of a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor conviction does not take away your civil rights; therefore, this process may not apply.
- You were convicted of a "dangerous offense" under A.R.S. § 13-704, and wish to restore your gun rights.
- You were convicted of a "serious offense" as defined under A.R.S. § 13-706 and wish to restore your gun rights; and it has not been ten years from the date of your absolute discharge from imprisonment or discharge from probation.
- You were convicted of any other felony offense and wish to restore your gun rights; and it has not been two years from the date of your absolute discharge from imprisonment or discharge from probation.