When a court grants deferred disposition to a traffic offense defendant, what does the court report to DPS?

When a court grants deferred disposition to a traffic offense defendant, what does the court report to DPS?

• A. The terms of the disposition
• B. Nothing, unless the defendant fails to meet the terms
• C. The reason for the deferral
• D. The offenses committed by the defendant

Answer: (B)

When a court grants deferred disposition to a defendant charged with a traffic offense, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) does not receive a report of the deferred disposition terms at the time of the decision. Instead, the court only reports to DPS if the defendant fails to meet the conditions of the deferred disposition. This means that if the defendant successfully completes the terms set by the court, the offense will typically not be reported, and no conviction will appear on their driving record. This system provides an opportunity for individuals to avoid having a conviction impact their driving record if they adhere to the requirements set by the court. Therefore, the court's reporting obligations are contingent upon the defendant's compliance with the terms of the deferred disposition.

When a court grants deferred disposition to a defendant charged with a traffic offense, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) does not receive a report of the deferred disposition terms at the time of the decision. Instead, the court only reports to DPS if the defendant fails to meet the conditions of the deferred disposition. This means that if the defendant successfully completes the terms set by the court, the offense will typically not be reported, and no conviction will appear on their driving record. This system provides an opportunity for individuals to avoid having a conviction impact their driving record if they adhere to the requirements set by the court. Therefore, the court's reporting obligations are contingent upon the defendant's compliance with the terms of the deferred disposition.