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How Fast Probate Records Become Public
The short answer
Filings in an unsealed Arizona probate case are usually public about two to three business days after they are filed, and the case stays open to the public throughout. Sealed matters involving minors stay sealed, even after the child reaches the age of majority.
From the full episode Privacy in Arizona Probate: What Becomes Public (17:49).
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Transcript
As soon as we file things with the court, they are usually available two to three business days later. So, it is immediate. We do not go through the probate process and then they publish the case. It is open the whole way through.
And then to answer your question regarding minor matters that are sealed, they do not come unsealed. They stay sealed forever. So, if we have to deal with things after they've already reached the age of majority, they stay sealed.
And the court will not even email minute entries, they will mail them. And it's actually kind of a pain because we have to rely on the mail. They won't email things, they won't send things. And so, there's a delay in getting orders, minute entries, like it just adds an extra layer that makes it difficult.
But no, they will not unseal them after they turn age of majority, even if we're still active in there doing something in there.
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