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Deferred
Disposition Policy
Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45.54
Suspension of Sentence and Deferral of Final Disposition
Required for consideration of Deferred Disposition in
Justice Court, Pct. 5:
- A defendant is allowed to be on Deferred Disposition once a year
in this court.
- The defendant must enter a plea of no contest or guilty and make
a request to the court for Deferred Disposition in person or by mail on or before the plea due
date on the ticket.
- If the request for Deferred Disposition is made by mail, it
must be post marked on or before the plea due date of the ticket.
- Contact the Court for the deferred fee amount as it may vary according
to the offense.
For Moving Violations:
- The defendant must meet the same requirements as those for taking a
Driving Safety Course.
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The defendant must have a valid Texas driver’s license
or license from state of residency. A copy of the
driver’s license is to be submitted at the time of the
request.
- The defendant must provide proof of financial responsibility
and be listed as a driver on the policy or insurance card. A copy of the insurance card or
policy is to be submitted at the time of the request.
CDL HOLDERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE
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