Ector County, TX · Ector County
Petition for Order of Nondisclosure
This petition is for a person seeking a court order of nondisclosure after deferred adjudication and dismissal of a criminal case.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Ector County · Ector County, Ector County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- ectorcountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The petition asks a court to determine whether the petitioner qualifies for an order of nondisclosure and whether issuing the order is in the best interest of justice. It requests details about the offense, deferred adjudication, dismissal, criminal history, eligibility date, and relevant time period. The petitioner also indicates that the filing fee has been paid or otherwise satisfied and includes the specified supporting material.
Who needs it
A person seeking an order of nondisclosure after deferred adjudication, dismissal, and discharge may use this petition to request a court determination.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The form states that the filing fee is the general civil lawsuit fee in the court plus $28.00.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the petitioner just signs and dates it, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Order of Nondisclosure PDF.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the offense, court, deferred adjudication, dismissal, criminal history, eligibility, and fee information requested.
- 3
Gather the Supporting Material
Include the copies of the Order of Deferred Adjudication and Order of Dismissal and Discharge referenced in the petition.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed petition to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Petition for Order of Nondisclosure request?
- It asks the court to determine whether the petitioner qualifies for an order of nondisclosure and whether issuing the order is in the best interest of justice.
- Who may use this petition?
- The form is for a petitioner who received deferred adjudication and later had the proceedings dismissed and was discharged, and who meets the requirements described in the petition.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Order of Nondisclosure?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the petitioner just signs and dates it. It identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Petition for Order of Nondisclosure?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact details. The form states the filing fee is the general civil lawsuit fee in the court plus $28.00.