Deferred Disposition

Eligibility Requirements

• The judge may, at the judge's sole discretion, defer disposition on most cases.
• The holder of a commercial driver's license is not eligible for deferred disposition on moving traffic violations.
• Costs must be paid when the court grants deferred.
• Receive no additional citations for the term of the deferred.
• If you complete the required terms, the case is dismissed, and the court will impose a special expense fee not to exceed the maximum fine amount authorized by state law.
• The deferred period cannot exceed 180 days.
• The request must be in person, by counsel, by certified mail or by email. (If under 17, you must appear in open court with a parent or guardian to make the request.)

If you failed to appear on or before your original court date that was on your citation you may not be eligible for a deferral under the terms that are listed. Please contact the Municipal Court for more information by calling 409-643-5800.

Deferred Disposition Cost / Terms