Courts may grant deferred disposition and allow defendants to pay court costs during the deferral.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only during certain years
• D. Only with prosecutor consent

Answer: (B)

Deferred disposition lets a defendant delay a formal judgment and work under specific conditions during a set period, with the goal of avoiding a conviction if those conditions are met. Paying court costs is a common condition during this deferral, helping the court recoup expenses while giving the defendant a chance to resolve the matter without a final conviction. If the defendant completes all requirements—such as paying the costs, staying out of further trouble, and perhaps performing community service—the charges can be dismissed or the conviction avoided. If not, the deferral ends and the case proceeds to judgment.

So the statement is true because courts routinely grant deferred disposition and may require payment of court costs as part of the deferral, aligning financial obligations with the opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction upon successful completion. The other options aren’t universal rules (for example, restrictions to certain years or a need for prosecutor consent), whereas paying costs during deferral is a standard and commonly allowed condition.