1. Municipal Court
  2. Deferred Disposition

Deferred Disposition

Deferred disposition is an option to have your citation dismissed and not reported to your driving record. In order to have your citation dismissed, you must complete a 90 day probationary period in which no additional citations are received and satisfy all requirements of the deferral order

Terms of Deferred Disposition:

  • Plea of guilty or no contest and waiver of jury trial and the right to discovery
  • A 90 day probation period (cannot receive any other like violations within the probation period)
  • Persons under the age of 25 with a moving violation must also complete a Driver’s Safety Course
  • Payment of the full Window Fine
  • Provide a copy of your Driver’s License and the Deferred Disposition Request form (CDL holders are not eligible)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You possess a valid driver’s license, not a Commercial Drivers License.
  • You are not speeding in excess of 24 mph over the limit, nor in a construction zone.
  • Request is made within 20 business days of the citation.
  • You are not charged with Alcohol, Drug Paraphernalia, Theft, Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication (Please contact the court for full list)

Requirements for Submitting a Deferred Disposition Request:

  • The Deferred Disposition Request form
  • Copy of your Class C Driver’s License (CDL holders are not eligible)
  • Payment of full window fine

You may submit required documents via e-mail for approval, upon approval you will be notified to pay online.

Failure to Comply with the Deferred Order: 

  • You will be required to appear in open court for a Show Cause Hearing before the Judge and/or;
  • A final judgment of Guilty may be entered by the Judge with a conviction reported to the State as required.
  • Additional fees and conditions may be assessed.

How To Request Deferred Disposition

  • In person- Appear at New Fairview Municipal Court before your initial appearance date to request make your request with the court clerk.
  • Mail- You must complete/submit the Deferred Disposition Request Form to the court before your initial appearance date and you also must include a copy of your driver’s license
  • By email- You must submit the Deferred Disposition Request Form, a copy of your driver’s license, and also be ready to make your payment in full

You MUST contact the New Fairview Municipal Court to verify payment of total cost.

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