Deferred Disposition – In Person Or By Mail

Deferred Disposition is an option that will keep your citation from being reported as a conviction on your driving record and will be dismissed if all terms required are successfully met. If any requirements are not met and you cannot provide a satisfactory reason why at a hearing before a judge, you will be found guilty and a conviction will be reported to the Department of Public Safety. Not all violations are approved for Deferred Disposition.

Requirements to Request Deferred Disposition:

Moving Violations

• The court must receive your request in person on or before your court date or by mail post marked on or before your court date.
• The Defendant shows proof of valid Driver’s License.
• The Defendant pays court costs, as determined by the Court’s fee schedule, and any other fees in full within 90 days of Judgement.
• The Defendant is at least 25 years of age, or if less than 25 years of age completes a driving safety course approved under Chapter 1001, Texas Education Code.
• The Defendant has not been granted or completed Deferred in the City of Richwood within twelve (12) month of the date of the request.
• The Defendant is not currently on Deferred in the City of Richwood on any other traffic violations.
• Passing Emergency vehicle defendant shall complete driving safety course.

Non-moving Violations

• The Defendant shows proof of a valid Driver’s License or a state-issued ID card.
• The Defendant pays court costs, as determined by the Court’s fee schedule, and any other fees in and any other fees in full within 90 days of Judgement.
• The Defendant presents proof of insurance (must show their name listed as an insured driver), if charged with FMFR/No Insurance.

Terms and Procedures:

• Once the court has received the above, your request will be reviewed and forwarded to the Judge to determine eligibility for the Deferral.
• You must not receive another similar violation during probationary period from the date of approval.

Non-Eligibility:
You are not eligible for Deferred Disposition if:

• You do not have a valid driver’s license.
• Your license is suspended.
• You received your ticket in a construction zone when workers were present.
• You were speeding greater than 25 mph over the speed limit.
• You received a ticket for not having current vehicle liability insurance and you do not provide a copy of current vehicle liability insurance;
• You have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) even if the violation occurred while you were driving a private vehicle.
• The offense is a status offense involving a violation of the Alcohol Beverage Code.
• The offense is a status offense involving a violation of Chapter 161 of the Health and Safety Code (Tobacco).

Failure to Comply With Terms of Agreement:
If you fail to comply with any of the requirements of Deferred Disposition, your case will be set for a Show Cause Hearing. The hearing is your opportunity to speak with a judge regarding why you failed to comply. If you fail to appear at your hearing, a conviction will be entered and reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety