Richland Hills, TX · Tarrant County
Waiver of Trial and Motion for Deferred Disposition
This form lets a Richland Hills Municipal Court defendant request deferred disposition, enter a no-contest plea, and waive the right to a trial.
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to request deferred disposition in a Richland Hills Municipal Court case, enter a plea of no contest, and waive the right to trial by judge or jury. The form says that, if the court grants the motion, final disposition is deferred for 60 days subject to conditions. It asks for the citation number, offense, defendant’s name, phone number, signature, and date.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking deferred disposition in Richland Hills Municipal Court can complete this form, subject to the eligibility limits stated on it.
How to submit it
Email the request to [email protected]. The form says to pay the fine and costs within 24 hours of emailing the request.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Waiver of Trial and Motion for Deferred Disposition PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the citation number, offense, defendant’s name, and phone number, then sign and date the form.
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Check Eligibility And Payment
Review the form’s eligibility information and contact the court office for the total fine and costs.
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Email The Request
Email the request to [email protected] and pay the fine and costs within 24 hours of emailing it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Waiver of Trial and Motion for Deferred Disposition do?
- It lets a defendant request deferred disposition, enter a plea of no contest, and waive the right to trial by judge or jury in a Richland Hills Municipal Court case.
- Who is not eligible for deferred disposition according to the form?
- The form says defendants with a Commercial Driver’s License and defendants under 25 are not eligible. It says people charged with speeding 15 mph over in a school zone or 25 mph over the posted speed limit must see the judge to request deferred disposition.
- Do I need a notary for the Waiver of Trial and Motion for Deferred Disposition?
- No. The form asks the defendant to sign and date it, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the deferred disposition request?
- Email the request to [email protected]. The form says to pay the fine and costs within 24 hours of emailing it; it also says to call the court office for the total.
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