Deferred Disposition
A mandatory court appearance is required for all defendants under 17 years old. A parent or guardian MUST accompany you. Failure to appear by a parent is a Class C misdemeanor and may be fined up to $200.00.
If you are under the age of 25 at the time of the citation, you are mandated by law to complete a Drivers Safety Course.
You may be able to request that this charge be dismissed by requesting placement on Deferred Disposition Probation.
What is Deferred Disposition?
Deferred disposition is a process in which the judge places the defendant on probation and requires compliance with certain conditions. If all terms are successfully completed within the probation period, the citation will be dismissed.
Terms may include, but are not limited to:
- Pay the full ticket amount plus $40 (term to pay available)
- No new violations during the probation period
- Completion of a defensive driving or driver safety course, if the defendant is under the age of 25 and is ineligible to request DSC
- Submit proof of TXDL or insurance
Ineligible Violations:
Deferred Disposition is not available for the following:
- Failure to stop for a school bus
- Speeding 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit
- Violations committed in a construction zone when workers were present
- Defendants who hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Requesting Deferred Disposition
Requests must be submitted on or before your initial court appearance date.
In Person
- Submit during regular business hours
By Email
- Complete the required form below
- Do not make an online payment until the clerk sends an email with a payment link
Probation Period
The probation period will be no less than 30 days and no more than 180 days.