Deferred Disposition

You may choose to request Deferred Disposition to keep a moving traffic violation from appearing on your driving record. Deferred Disposition is similar to probation. Requests for Deferred Disposition on non-traffic violations must be requested before the Judge. 

• You must pay a special expense fee totaling to the amount of your fine plus $50.
• The length of the deferral period typically 90 to 180 days. 
• Deferred Disposition for a moving traffic violation for any individual under the age of 25 years must include a Driving Safety Course. The certificate must be returned to the court by the defendant no later than 90 days following the initial date of the Deferred Disposition term.
• Deferred Disposition paperwork is unable to be processed for a juvenile unless granted in open court with a parent or legal guardian present.
• In the event the defendant violates the terms of the Deferred Disposition, the defendant will be set for a show cause hearing.
• If the defendant complies with the terms of the Deferred Disposition, an order to dismiss will be executed by the Judge. 
• If the defendant fails to comply with the terms of the Deferred Disposition, the Judge may find you “guilty” which may result in a conviction being reported to your driving record.

If you are charged with a violation of “Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility” and you have insurance at the time of your initial appearance date, you may be eligible to request deferred disposition.  

• You must be able to maintain insurance the entire period of your deferment.
• You must pay a special expense fee totaling to the amount of your fine plus $50.
• The length of the deferral period typically 90 to180 days.
• At the end of your deferred period you must bring in proof so the court can verify that you have maintained coverage for the entire deferral period. 
• In the event the defendant violates the terms of the Deferred Disposition, the defendant will be set for a show cause hearing.
• If the defendant complies with the terms of the Deferred Disposition, an order to dismiss will be executed by the Judge. 
• If the defendant fails to comply with the terms of the Deferred Disposition, the Judge may find you “guilty” which may result in a conviction being reported to your driving record.

You may request a deferred disposition in person, or by submitting an online request. 

You will need:

1. Valid Driver’s License
2. Insurance ID card