Zapata County, TX · Zapata County
Order of Nondisclosure Petition
This packet explains eligibility and includes a petition for a person seeking an order of nondisclosure for an eligible offense that occurred before September 1, 2015.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Zapata County · Zapata County, Zapata County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
The overview describes eligibility requirements and includes a petition form for an order of nondisclosure for offenses that occurred before September 1, 2015. The petitioner completes and signs the form, then files it with the clerk of the court that handled the offense. The packet says to attach copies of deferred adjudication and dismissal and discharge orders if available; those attachments are not required.
Who needs it
A person seeking nondisclosure for an eligible offense before September 1, 2015, who meets the listed requirements may file the petition with the court clerk.
How to submit it
File the completed petition with the clerk of the court that handled the offense electronically, by mail, or in person. The document says the filing fee is approximately $280, varies by county, and that an indigent person may file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs instead.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the suggested court-order attachments are not described as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the overview and petition packet for offenses that occurred before September 1, 2015.
- 2
Complete and Sign
Fill in the petition by typing or handwriting your answers, then sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Court Orders
If available, attach copies of your deferred adjudication order and order of dismissal and discharge.
- 4
Submit to the Court Clerk
File with the clerk of the court that handled the offense electronically, by mail, or in person.
Frequently asked questions
- Who may file this order of nondisclosure petition?
- The overview lists six eligibility requirements, including successful completion of deferred adjudication and no disqualifying offenses. It applies to offenses before September 1, 2015.
- How do I submit the petition?
- File it with the clerk of the court that handled the offense. The overview says filing may be electronic, by mail, or in person.
- Do I need a notary for the order of nondisclosure petition?
- No. The petition does not need to be notarized; the signer signs and dates it. Suggested copies of court orders are not described as notarized or sworn.
- What attachments should I include?
- The overview recommends attaching the deferred adjudication order and the order of dismissal and discharge if available. It says these copies are not required.