Arizona

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: No
Tier system: Offense-based/hybrid. Registrants designated as non-dangerous, dangerous, or Sexually Violent Person (SVP). No numeric tier. *A.R.S. § 13-3821 et seq.*
Registration duration: Non-SVP: Lifetime (but see relief). SVP: Lifetime. *§ 13-3825*
Check-in frequency: All registrants: Every 180 days (in person, or as directed). *§ 13-3822*
Residency restriction: None statewide (statute prohibits blanket residency restrictions; individual conditions may apply). *State v. Bernal, 255 P.3d 185 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2011)*
Employer listed: Partial (employment address listed; name of employer not always shown). *§ 13-3827*
Relief available: Yes. Juveniles and certain low-risk adult offenders may petition after 10 yrs. *§ 13-3825(H)* (2019 reform); General petition for adults under *§ 13-3825(G)*

Statutes and sources

§ 13-3822 — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
§ 13-3825 — Registration duration (SVP lifetime)· verified 2026-06-16
§ 13-3825(G) — General petition for adults· verified 2026-06-16
§ 13-3825(H) — Petition for juveniles and certain low-risk adults (2019 reform)· verified 2026-06-16
§ 13-3827 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
A.R.S. § 13-3821 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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