When is a report of conviction required to be submitted to the DPS in a traffic case involving deferred disposition?

In a traffic case involving deferred disposition, a report of conviction is required to be submitted to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) if the defendant fails to complete the terms set forth in the deferred disposition agreement. This process allows defendants the opportunity to have their charges dismissed upon fulfilling specific conditions, such as paying fines, completing classes, or not receiving further violations during a designated period.

If a defendant successfully meets all the conditions, there is no need to report a conviction, as the goal is to keep the defendant’s driving record clean. However, if the defendant does not comply with these terms, the authorities must then report the conviction to ensure that accountability measures are in place for traffic violations. This serves both the interests of promoting safe driving behaviors and upholding the legal standards established for deferred dispositions.