Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1379
Eviction action; dismissal; sealed records
Operative Text
A. In any action for eviction pursuant to section 33-1368 or 33-1377 or pursuant to a forcible entry and detainer action, on the court entering an order that dismisses the action for eviction prior to entry of a judgment or that enters judgment in favor of the tenant, the court shall issue an order sealing all records related to the case. B. The court shall also order the sealing of an eviction case on the filing of a written stipulation by the landlord and the tenant to set aside the order of eviction and seal the eviction case court file. C. If the records in an eviction case court file are sealed, the tenant's case records shall only be made available to the following: 1. The person whose records are sealed and any party or any attorney who has made an appearance in the case where records are sealed. 2. The court, except that the tenant's sealed eviction case may not be sold or released as a part of a bulk or individual records transfer to a third party. 3. The clerk of the court or any department that is responsible for maintaining records, except that the tenant's sealed eviction case may not be sold or released as a part of a bulk or individual records transfer to a third party. D. This section applies to all records relating to an action for summary eviction, a forcible entry and detainer action or a special detainer action that are maintained by the court, including the complaint and any other pleadings, proof of service, any findings and orders of the court and all other papers, records, proceedings and evidence, including exhibits and transcript of the testimony.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1379, when an eviction case is dismissed before judgment or results in a judgment in the tenant's favor, the court is required to seal all records connected to that case. Sealing can also occur when both the landlord and tenant jointly agree in writing to set aside an eviction order. Once sealed, those records — covering complaints, pleadings, orders, transcripts, and exhibits — are accessible only to the parties involved, their attorneys of record, and court personnel responsible for maintaining records, and may not be transferred to third parties in bulk or individual records sales.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to A.R.S. § 33-1379 should be aware that eviction case records are automatically sealed by the court when a case is dismissed before judgment or when judgment is entered for the tenant. Landlords also have the option to enter into a written stipulation with a tenant to set aside an eviction order and seal the case file. Because sealed records cannot be transferred to third parties, landlords and property managers should not rely on third-party tenant-screening services to surface sealed eviction histories when evaluating applicants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1379 gives tenants a meaningful privacy protection: if an eviction case against you is dismissed or decided in your favor, the court must seal the entire case file without any additional action on your part. Sealed records under this provision cannot be sold or released to third-party data brokers, which limits the ability of tenant-screening companies to report the case. Tenants who believe a sealed record is being improperly disclosed or used may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review options available through the court that handled the original case.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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