Lake Worth Texas Municipal Court: Probation

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Deferred Disposition (Probation)

With a plea of guilty or no contest, you may be eligible for deferred disposition, more commonly known as probation. This is an informal probation in the City of Lake Worth for a specified time, usually 90 days. This request must be made to the Court at your first appearance on the citation. If you agree to pay a citation and a judgment is entered, you may not come back at a later date and request deferred disposition.

As of September 1, 2003 you are not eligible for Deferred Disposition if you possess a Class A or B driver’s license, even if you are in a personal vehicle.

You are eligible if:

You have a Class C Texas Driver’s License;
You are not currently participating in Deferred Disposition in the City of Lake Worth; and
You have not received a citation for a traffic violation in a construction zone. (Pedestrian, Inspection, and Seatbelt violations are eligible)

If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you may request Deferred Disposition in person or through the mail (See Printable Forms – Request for Deferred Disposition). You may also be granted a 30-day extension to pay the deferral amount. Please make the request for extension on the Request for Deferred Disposition or at the time of your appearance. If you request deferred disposition by mail, you will receive paperwork regarding your request from the court advising if you have been granted deferred disposition and/or an extension. You must return the appropriate forms to the court or it will constitute a violation of your probation.

At the end of your probation, your case will be reviewed and if you have successfully completed all of the probation requirements the Judge will dismiss your citation and it will not be reported to the Department of Public Safety or appear on your driving record.