If a case is a traffic violation, what must the clerk send to the Department of Public Safety upon conviction?

• A. A copy of the judgment
• B. A notice of final conviction within seven days of judgment
• C. A warrant for arrest
• D. A record of the verdict only

Answer: (B)

Reporting to the Department of Public Safety within seven days of a traffic violation judgment is required. When a case ends in a conviction, the clerk must send a notice of final conviction promptly so DPS can update driving records, license status, and any related penalties. Simply sending a copy of the judgment or a verdict record doesn’t fulfill the official DPS notification requirement, and a warrant for arrest is not something the clerk issues after conviction. The notice of final conviction is the official communication that triggers the appropriate DPS actions within the mandated timeframe.