Taft, TX · San Patricio County
Deferred Disposition Request
This sworn request lets a defendant ask the Taft Municipal Court to defer proceedings on a charge and must be completed and sent to the court for review.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form asks the defendant to enter a guilty or no-contest plea and swear to statements about age, prior deferred disposition, and driver’s license status. The defendant sends the original to the court; the court will notify them by letter whether the request is approved or denied. If approved, the letter gives a date to pay the special expense fee and court cost.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking deferred disposition for a charge in Taft Municipal Court should complete this request and send the original to the court.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat reading “Sworn and subscribed before me”; the defendant signs and swears to the statements before a judge, court clerk, or notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Deferred Disposition Request and review the statements and instructions.
- 2
Fill Out the Request
Enter your information, choose a plea, complete the sworn statements, and include a copy of your current driver’s license.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn request.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statements during your online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the original completed form to the court and wait for its letter notifying you of the decision.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Taft. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request deferred disposition?
- Complete the form, choose a guilty or no-contest plea, sign before a notary or other listed official, and send the original to the court.
- Do I need to send the original form?
- Yes. The form says the original must be sent to the court. The court will notify you by letter whether your request is approved or denied.
- Can I sign this request with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. You can sign before a commissioned online notary by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What happens if my request is approved?
- The court’s letter will include a date to pay the special expense fee and court cost. The form also describes probation conditions if deferred disposition is granted.