Deferred Disposition

What is Deferred Disposition?

Deferred disposition is an option that will keep your citation from being reported as a conviction on your driving record. It is a suspended sentence.  On your plea of guilty or no contest, the court will defer a finding of guilt, assess court costs, and order that you post a bond and comply with certain conditions.  If you successfully comply with the terms, your case will be dismissed, and the bond money will be applied to a special expense fee.

The offering of Deferred Disposition is at the discretion of the Municipal Court Prosecutor and subject to the review and approval of the Municipal Court Judge.

Failing to Comply with the terms of a Deferred Disposition Order:

If you fail to comply with any of the requirements of the Deferred Disposition Order, the Court will set your case for a show cause hearing and mail a hearing notice to your last known address on file. The hearing is your opportunity to speak with the judge about why you failed to comply with the terms of your Deferred Disposition.  

A conviction is reported to the Department of Public Safety as required by law if you fail to appear, fail to comply, or fail to give a satisfactory explanation at a hearing before the judge. Depending on the status of your case, a warrant for your arrest may be issued.  

How do you request Deferred Disposition?

You may request Deferred Disposition on or before your first court date by emailing the prosecutor’s office at:   prosecutor@wichitafallstx.gov  

If you wish to discuss specific details of your case, please be aware that you may be waiving certain rights. 

Prior to discussing your case, the prosecutor will need a signed admonishment.   You can print the admonishment document here,    sign the form, and return it to the prosecutor at the above email address. 

Requests by email will not be accepted for the offenses listed below, you MUST make an appointment to talk to the prosecutor IN PERSON.