ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: JUD DP 9-0-0-1

HB 2412: conviction set-aside; traffic violations

Sponsor:  Representative Allen J, LD 15

Caucus & COW

Overview

Allows the court to set-aside convictions related to traffic offenses.

History

Convicted persons of a criminal offense may apply to have a judgment of guilt set-aside; however, some convictions are not eligible to be set-aside, including convictions of: 1) dangerous offenses; 2) offenses where persons are required or ordered to register; 3) offenses with findings of sexual motivation; 4) felony offenses involving a minor victim under 15 years old; and 5) various traffic offenses (A.R.S. § 13-905).

Provisions

1.    ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRemoves the following traffic offenses from the prohibited list of set-aside convictions:

a)    driving on a suspended, revoked or canceled license;

b)    local ordinances related to stopping, standing or operation of a vehicle; and

c)    local ordinances related to reckless driving. (Sec. 1)

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