Gainesville, TX · Cooke County
Sworn Request for Deferred Disposition
Defendants use this sworn request to ask Gainesville Municipal Court for deferred disposition of an eligible citation before the initial appearance date.
What this form is
This form lets a defendant ask Gainesville Municipal Court to defer disposition of a citation, potentially dismissing it in lieu of a conviction on the driving record. The request must be made before the initial appearance date shown on the citation, and the court decides whether to grant it. It asks for the defendant’s name, citation number, contact information, sworn eligibility affirmations, and payment of the special expense fee.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking deferred disposition for an eligible citation must complete this request before the initial appearance date shown on the citation.
How to submit it
Enclose the special expense fee amount verified with Gainesville Municipal Court and submit the request to Gainesville Municipal Court, 201 Santa Fe, Gainesville, Texas 76240.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer swears under penalty of perjury that the affirmations are truthful, then signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Request
Download the Sworn Request for Deferred Disposition PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter your name, citation number, contact information, and the requested sworn affirmations.
- 3
Gather The Fee
Verify the special expense fee amount with Gainesville Municipal Court and enclose payment.
- 4
Submit To The Court
Submit the request to Gainesville Municipal Court, 201 Santa Fe, Gainesville, Texas 76240.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sworn Request for Deferred Disposition?
- No. The document has no notary block. The signer swears under penalty of perjury that the affirmations are truthful, then signs and dates the request.
- How do I submit the deferred disposition request?
- Enclose the special expense fee amount verified with Gainesville Municipal Court and submit the request to Gainesville Municipal Court, 201 Santa Fe, Gainesville, Texas 76240.
- When must I make this request?
- The form says you must make the request before the initial appearance date indicated on your citation.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for your full name, citation number, phone number, address, email address, signature, date, sworn eligibility affirmations, and the special expense fee amount.