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DEFERRED
DISPOSITION
What
is Deferred Disposition?
Deferred Disposition is a form of probation, where the Judge
requires the Defendant to adhere to certain terms. If the
Defendant successfully completes those terms and certain criteria
are met, the case will be dismissed. Terms may include a specified
time period, attending a driver safety course or completing
a specified number of community service hours. In most cases,
Deferred Disposition entails a probationary period, which
is normally sixty (60) days; however, it can span up to one
hundred and eighty (180) days, depending on the type of violation.
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What
are the advantages of Deferred Disposition?
Upon successful completion, the ticket will be dismissed,
and a conviction will not be reported to the State.
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- What
is required to apply for Deferred Disposition?
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The Defendant must appear in PERSON or BY MAIL and submit
a Deferred
Disposition (DD) / Probation Application Form*.
This
must be completed BEFORE or ON the appearance date.
- Enter
a plea of Guilty or No Contest.
- Pay
the Deferred Disposition Bond Fee. The full amount must
accompany the application.
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How
much will Deferred Disposition cost?
In most cases, the Deferred Disposition Bond Fee is normally
the standard fine amount reflected on the Fine
Schedule for that violation(s), unless the violation occurred
prior to 12/01/05 or is in warrant status. In either of these
two events, please contact the Court.
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- Who
is NOT eligible for Deferred Disposition?
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Defendant's that held a commercial driver's license
(CDL) at the time of the offense, regardless of whether
the vehicle was a commercial or private vehicle.
- If
the Defendant is under the age of twenty-five (25),
review the Deferred
Disposition (DD) / Probation Application Form* or
contact the Court for the special provisions that apply.
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What happens if Deferred Disposition
terms are violated?
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If the Defendant fails to meet the terms set forth,
the Deferred Disposition will be revoked. A judgment
of Guilty could be entered by the Judge, and the conviction
will be reported to the State.
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Nothing
contained herein is intended to be nor should be construed
as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
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