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FREQUENTLY ASKED DEFERRED DISPOSITION QUESTIONS

1.  What is deferred disposition?
2.  Do I have to come to court to be approved for deferred disposition?

3.  Does deferred disposition keep the ticket off my record?

4.  Can someone else come in for me and show proof of insurance to complete my deferred disposition?

5.  Can I mail in proof of insurance instead of coming to court? 
6.  If I have a warrant, can I still get deferred disposition?
7.   What happens if I violate deferred disposition?
8.  When I request deferred disposition through the mail, am I required to send payment?
9.  How much will deferred disposition cost?
10.  May deferred disposition be requested via e-mail or the Internet?
     

         

Q.  What is deferred disposition?
A.  Deferred disposition is a process where the judge requires the defendant to adhere to certain terms.  If a defendant successfully completes those terms, the case will be dismissed.  Terms may include, but are not limited to, refraining from committing certain violations during a specified time period, attending a defensive driving class, or completing a specified number of community service hours.  If the defendant does not complete the terms of deferred disposition, an additional fine will be imposed.

              

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Q.  Do I have to come to court to be approved for deferred disposition?
A.  You may request deferred disposition in person or through the mail.

            

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Q.  Does deferred disposition keep the ticket off my driving record?
A.  Provided that you do not violate the terms of your deferred disposition, your ticket will be dismissed.

           

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Q.  Can someone else come in for me and show proof of insurance to complete my deferred adjudication?
A.  Yes, someone else may come in and show proof of your insurance. 

                   

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Q.  Can I mail in proof of insurance instead of coming to court? 
A.  Yes, proof of insurance may be mailed to the Court to complete your deferred disposition terms.

            

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Q.  If I have a warrant, can I still get deferred disposition?
A.  Yes, tickets in warrant status may still qualify for deferred disposition.

                

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Q.  What happens if I violate deferred disposition?
A.  If you violate your deferred disposition, then your deferred disposition will be revoked.  You will be required to pay an additional fine and the ticket will be put on your driving record.

             

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QWhen I request deferred disposition through the mail, am I required to send payment?
A.  When you request deferred disposition through the mail, you are not required to send payment.  Upon approval, the court will send a reply with the amount due and due date.


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Q.  How much will deferred disposition cost?
A.  The cost of deferred disposition can only be assessed upon your appearance in court or your request by mail.


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Q.  May deferred disposition be requested via e-mail or the Internet? 
A.  Deferred disposition may not be requested via e-mail or the Internet. You may request deferred disposition in person or through regular mail. 


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