FREE Arizona offers holistic and transformational justice-focused services to support individuals with experiences in the criminal punishment system.
Our service goals are to provide relief and navigation to those who have been impacted by felony disenfranchisement.
We believe everyone deserves access to quality help and resources.
All services are always FREE.
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We assist with the rights restoration process from beginning to end and assist in the location of accessing your case information in any county in Arizona. We can also assist with the status of your civil rights for convictions outside of Arizona.
The rights restoration process is challenging for many and varies from county to county with state resources lacking. Help and support during this process is available. We believe all people deserve their civil rights.
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Under Prop 207 you may be eligible to have your marijuana conviction removed from your record.
We offer free petition services to help you file to remove marijuana convictions from your record that qualify under Prop 207.
Having marijuana records expunged can assist with regaining access to financial aide and public assistance programs.Prop 207 also known as the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, was a ballot measure on the general election ballot on November 3, 2020.
Approved by roughly 60% of the voting population, this proposition enabled adults aged 21 and above to legally use, purchase, and be taxed on recreational cannabis.
Proposition 207 also included a new statute (A.R.S. § 36-2862) that authorizes some people to petition a court for an order that will seal their marijuana-related criminal records. Eligible petitioners are those who were arrested, charged, convicted or acquitted of any of the following offenses based on conduct occurring before November 30, 2020:
-Possessing, consuming, or transporting two and one-half ounces or less of marijuana, of which not more than twelve and one-half grams was in the form of marijuana concentrate;
-Possessing, transporting, cultivating, or processing not more than six marijuana plants at your primary residence for personal use; or
-Possessing, using, or transporting paraphernalia related to the cultivation, manufacture, processing, or consumption of marijuana.
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Do you have a class six undesignated felony?
If you have completed your probation/parole (community supervision) you may be eligible to have this conviction reduced to a class one misdemeanor.
We can assist with the completion of the application and assembling the documentation needed to file.A class 6 undesignated felony, is a type of crime that could potentially be labeled as a misdemeanor.
When someone is found guilty of committing a class 6 undesignated felony, it's treated as a felony while they're on probation. Currently, there are more than 200 offenses in Arizona that fall under the category of class 6 felonies.
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When someone's judgment is set aside, it means that a person who was found guilty of a crime gets released from all the punishments and negative effects that came with the guilty verdict.
This is different from having a criminal record erased, which is known as expungement.
Unfortunately, set asides do not erase your conviction and can still show up on the person's record through third party companies, but the penalties that came with it are removed.
Even though the record is still visible to the public, there will be a note saying that the judgment has been set aside on state databases.
Client Feedback
“FREE Arizona walked me through every step of the way and always stayed in communication with me.”
-Dana P.
“A+ Service”
-Mark K.
“I am always skeptical when anyone posts services and they claim the service is free. But I took a leap of faith and I was so glad I did and so grateful for all the help my advocate has given me along the way. I have already referred 2 or 3 people to the organization! And will continue to refer others”
-Waylon H.
“The experience was great. Info was relayed to me in full. My paperwork was done in a timely manner. Staff was great and encouraging. Thank you for all you have helped me with. Things we take for granted F.R.E.E Arizona is helping get back. Thank you.
-Ginger D.
“This process took a while, over a year, but FREE Arizona remained consistent and over-communicated. My advocate was very helpful, resourceful, and set realistic expectations. I would recommend her to anyone as she cared and that was apparent.”
-Jerry T.
“It has been a great relief to receive support and guidance. I felt lost in trying to pursue the restoration of my rights alone. Free AZ supported me all the way through and consistently followed up to ensure progress. I am grateful for their services.”
-Carlos Z.
“My advocate was very thorough and responsive to my questions.”
-Chris C.