Deferred Disposition

The Judge may grant Deferred Disposition for dismissal of an offense. Deferred disposition is an unsupervised probation for a specific amount of time. If you meet the conditions of your Deferred Disposition, the court dismisses the citation. Most people may request this option in person, online or by mail. If you qualify, you must pay court costs and a special expense fee when you submit the written request.

Cost

The cost of deferred disposition is the amount listed on your citation or the online payments website. There are no additional costs to make this request. Most violations are eligible for deferred disposition requested online. Please visit the online payments website to see if your violation is eligible or call the Court Clerk's office at 972-484-4112 for assistance.

• If you are under the age of 25 and are requesting Deferred Disposition for a moving violation, you will be required by law to complete a Driver's Safety Course as a condition of your deferral.
• Deferred Disposition is not an option for commercial driver's license holders cited for moving violations.

For more information on Deferred Disposition, please call the Court Clerk's office for instructions at 972-484-4112.