If an out-of-state defendant resolves the case with the court, what is the court required to do?

• A. Mail the 4th copy (defendant's receipt) to the defendant and mail the 5th copy of the notice of withdrawal of suspension to DPS
• B. Mail the 2nd copy to the defendant and the 3rd copy to DPS
• C. Keep all copies in the court file
• D. Send only to DPS

Answer: (A)

When a defendant from another state resolves a case with the court, the court must complete the notification process by distributing the required documents to the right parties. The defendant should receive the fourth copy, known as the defendant’s receipt, to prove that the case has been resolved. At the same time, the court must send the fifth copy—the notice of withdrawal of suspension—to the Department of Public Safety so the suspension on the defendant’s license can be withdrawn from DPS records. This ensures the defendant has proof of resolution and DPS updates the driving record accordingly. Keeping all copies in the court file would not notify the defendant or DPS; sending only to DPS would deprive the defendant of the receipt; sending the other copies to the wrong recipients would fail to meet the required notices.