Requesting Deferred Disposition

Terms of Deferred Disposition:

• Plea of 'guilty' or 'no contest' to your citation and waiver of jury trial
• A 90 day probation period (cannot receive any other like violations within probation time frame)
• Persons under the age of 25 with a moving violation must also complete a Driving Safety Course
• Full fine paid plus a special expense fee of $25

Eligibility Requirements:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You possess a valid drivers license, and not a Commercial Driver's License.
• You have not been cited for a moving violation during the past 6 months in the State of Texas.  
• Your current citation cites no more than one moving violation.
• You are not charged with speeding in excess of 24 mph over the limit, nor a construction zone violation.
• Request is made within 20 business days of the citation.
• You are not charged with Alcohol, Drug Paraphernalia, Theft, Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication (please contact court for full list)

Payment
When requesting deferred disposition, payment is due in full at the time of request. A $25 special expense fee is added in addition to the fine when requesting deferred. Please see Fines and Offenses for a list of common citation amounts. If you do not see your fine amount listed, please contact the court at (817) 748-8188.

Ways to Request Deferred Disposition
If you are eligible, you may request deferred disposition the following ways:

1. In person at the Southlake Municipal Court
   Please bring a valid drivers license and form of payment (cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover card).
2. Online at www.municipalonlinepayments.com/southlaketx
   You will need your citation number, date of birth and form of payment (Visa or MasterCard).
3. Mailed request sent to Southlake Municipal Court, 600 State Street, Suite 1000, Southlake, TX 76092
   You will need to mail in a Deferred Request Form along with form of payment (Check or money order made payable to 'City of Southlake'). 

Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, but are still wanting to request deferred disposition, you must set a court date in person or via the mail.