Under deferred disposition for a traffic offense, what does the court report to DPS?

• A. Nothing.
• B. The traffic conviction is reported to DPS immediately.
• C. Only if the defendant completes the terms.
• D. The final judgment of guilty.

Answer: (A)

Deferred disposition lets the court withhold a final guilt judgment while you meet set conditions, giving you a chance to avoid a conviction on your record. Because there is no final guilty finding while you’re on deferment, the court does not report a conviction to the Department of Public Safety as long as you fulfill the terms. If you complete the terms, the case is dismissed and nothing gets reported. If you don’t meet the terms, a guilty verdict may be entered and then DPS would be notified of the conviction.