REQUIRMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF A DEFERRED DISPOSITION

A Deferred Disposition is when a case is suspended for a period of time (between 1 to 180 days) set by the judge. Fees are assessed as a penalty, to include a Special Expense Fee as prescribed by the Judge. The judge may require additional conditions , such as no additional conviction filed during the deferral period, alcohol/tobacco awareness class, community service hours or any other condition deemed reasonable by the Judge. Anyone under the age of 25 years of age must complete a Driver’s Safety Course as a term of the probation if the offense is classified as a moving violation. If you comply with the court’s order, the Judge will dismiss your case.

***Deferred Disposition is discretionary with the court and must be approved by the Judge.***

Requirements

In order to request Deferred Disposition, you will be required to the following:

  • Appear on or before your initial appearance date in person
  • Enter a plea of guilty or no contest
  • Meet any additional conditions or requirements of the Judge
  • Pay the court costs and Special Expense Fee
  • Waive the right to have a trial before the Judge or Jury

Offenses Not Qualifying For Deferred Disposition

  • Anyone who holds a CDL at the time of the offense
  • Any traffic offense committed in a construction zone
  • Passing a school bus
  • Serious traffic violation as defined by the Transportation Code, which applies to driver with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • Speeding 25 mph over the limit or more

Failure To Comply

If you fail to comply with the conditions or requirements as ordered by the Judge, you will be required to appear before the court and you will be ORDERED to appear for a Show Cause Hearing as to why you have failed to comply. If you do not appear for the Show Cause Hearing it may result in the issuance of a Capias Pro Fine Warrant for your arrest and a final conviction will be reported to the State of Texas.

Deferred Disposition Request

Defendant Name:______Citation Number:______

Violation:______Offense Date:______

Mailing Address:______

City:______State:______Zip Code:______Driver’s License #:______

I am requesting a Deferred Disposition to dismiss my violation. I hereby state that:

I have plead guilty/no contest to the above listed charge. (Please circle which one that applies)

I have enclosed a cashier’s check or a money order for the court cost for my violation. The remaining Special Expense Fee associated with Deferred Disposition must be paid by the date ordered by the Court. I understand that failure to pay the Special Expense Fee as Ordered by the Court may result in the issuance of a Capias Pro Fine Warrant for my arrest.

I understand that the Oak Ridge North Municipal Court will send documents that I must sign and return to the Court by the date indicated on the forms.

I understand that if I fail to comply with the terms and conditions on the Deferred Agreement. I will be summons to court for a Show Cause Hearing. I understand that not complying with the Court’s Order the Judge may revoke the Deferred Disposition and a final conviction may be entered and reported to the State.

It is my responsibility to verify that the court has received all documents and payments for my Deferred Disposition request and Final Disposition.

Defendant’s Signature:______Date:______

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE COURT VIA MAIL ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED COURT COST. ANY REQUEST THAT IS NOT SIGNED AND SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE YOUR INITIAL APPEARANCE DATE WILL NOT BE ACCPETED.

DO NOT FAX THIS APPLICATION PLEASE MAIL TO:

OAK RIDGE NORTH MUNICIPAL COURT

27424 ROBINSON ROAD

OAK RIDGE NORTH,TX 77385