Gainesville, TX · Cooke County
Deferred Disposition and Affidavit
This sworn request lets a person cited for an eligible offense ask Gainesville Municipal Court for deferred disposition instead of a conviction on their driving record.
What this form is
Use this form to ask Gainesville Municipal Court for deferred disposition of a citation. The request must be made before the Initial Appearance date shown on the citation, and the court decides whether to grant it. The form asks for the person's name, citation number, contact details, and Special Expense Fee payment, along with affirmations about eligibility and the citation.
Who needs it
A person seeking deferred disposition for an eligible citation should complete this request before the Initial Appearance date shown on the citation.
How to submit it
Enclose payment of the Special Expense Fee and submit the form to Gainesville Municipal Court, 201 Santa Fe, Gainesville, Texas 76240. The form says to call 940-668-4750 to verify the fee amount.
About notarization
No notary is required; the signer signs and dates the request and swears the stated affirmations are truthful under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Deferred Disposition and Affidavit PDF.
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Complete The Request
Enter your full name, citation number, contact details, and the Special Expense Fee amount; review and affirm the statements.
- 3
Prepare Payment
Enclose payment of the Special Expense Fee and call the court to verify the amount.
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Submit To The Court
Submit the signed and dated form to Gainesville Municipal Court at 201 Santa Fe, Gainesville, Texas 76240, before your Initial Appearance date.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Deferred Disposition and Affidavit?
- No. The signer signs and dates the request and swears the stated affirmations are truthful under penalty of perjury; no notary is required.
- How do I submit the Deferred Disposition and Affidavit?
- Enclose the Special Expense Fee payment and submit the form to Gainesville Municipal Court, 201 Santa Fe, Gainesville, Texas 76240. Call 940-668-4750 to verify the fee amount.
- When must I make this request?
- The form says to make the request before the Initial Appearance date shown on your citation.