ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session
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SB 1249: conviction; set aside; traffic violations

Sponsor:  Senator Petersen, LD 12

Committee on Judiciary

Overview

Allows the court to set-aside judgments of guilt for traffic and vehicle offenses.

History

Every person convicted of certain criminal offenses can apply to the court to have the judgment of guilt set aside if the individual has fulfilled the conditions of probation or sentence and discharge set by the court. While judgments of guilt for reckless driving can be set aside, most traffic offenses are not eligible. Convictions for driving on a suspended, canceled or revoked license or violating local traffic ordinances in the operation of a vehicle cannot be set aside (A.R.S. § 13-905).

Reckless driving is defined as driving a vehicle with reckless regard for the safety of individuals or property (A.R.S. § 28-693).

Provisions

1. Permits judgments of guilt for the following offenses to be set aside:

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

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

c) Specific traffic and vehicle offenses. (Sec. 1)

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