What is the maximum period of probation a judge may place a defendant on under deferred disposition?

• A. 180 days
• B. 1 year
• C. 6 months
• D. 2 years

Answer: (A)

The concept is that deferred disposition gives a defendant a limited probation period to meet conditions without a conviction on record. The maximum length allowed for that probation is 180 days. This statutorily defined cap provides a finite window to comply with the requirements, after which the case can proceed if conditions aren’t met. While six months is often used conversationally to describe this duration, the formal maximum is 180 days; longer periods like one year or two years are not permitted for deferred disposition.