Deferred Disposition

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Deferred Disposition is when a court delays a decision on a case, allowing the defendant to meet specified conditions; if successfully completed, the charges may be dismissed.


Am I eligible for Deferred Disposition?

You are eligible for Deferred Disposition if:

  • You do not possess a CDL license (Commercial Driver’s License).

  • You have not participated in any deferred disposition program during the past one year, calculated from date of previous dismissal to the date of your current citation.

  • You are not currently participating in a Deferred Disposition in any other Court.

  • You have not received more than two final convictions for traffic offenses, class “C” misdemeanors or ordinance.

  • You are not charged with speeding in excess of 24 mph over the speed limit, or 95 mph or more. 

  • You are not charged with a violation occurring in a construction zone.

  • You have not already paid your fine which resulted in a final conviction in this case.

  • If you are under the age of 25. (see below.)*

 


Eligible Applicants: Submission Requirements

Sign up for Deferred Disposition by providing the following 3 items to the Court:

1.) Paying the required fee (if your violation is not listed, contact the Court at 972-466-3348 for deferral fee information):

Alleged Violation Non-School Violations  School Zone Violations
Speeding
1-10 MPH Over Limit $217.00

$267.00

11-20 MPH Over Limit $237.00 $287.00
21-24 MPH Over Limit $267.00 $307.00
     
Stop Sign $217.00 $267.00
Red Light $267.00 $267.00
Improper Turn $217.00 $267.00
Fail to Yield Right of Way $217.00 $267.00
Improper Entrance/Exit Freeway $217.00 $267.00

2.) A COMPLETED Deferred Disposition Request and Affidavit form.

3.) A copy of your VALID driver's license.


* UNDER AGE 25 - If you are under age 25 and you want to request Deferred Disposition (probation) you will be instructed by the judge to a take a  Driving Safety Course to be eligible for Deferred Disposition.


How do I make a Deferred Disposition Request?
Requests can be made in person, online, or by mail. 

 


Questions? Contact Us.

Carrollton Municipal Court
2001 E. Jackson Road 
Carrollton, TX 75006 
972-466-3348

Se habla Español. Llame al 972-466-3348.

Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM 
Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM