Deferred Disposition/Probation

Eligibility:

You may be eligible to have your violation dismissed with deferred/probation. The Judge in his sole discretion, may defer disposition on most cases. Generally, the probation period is for 90 days to 180 days.  Additional conditions may apply depending on the type of the violation received.  If you successfully complete the required conditions, the case is dismissed and no final conviction will be reported. 

You are eligible for Deferred Disposition if:

• You have a valid driver's license, CDL holders are not eligible;
• You have not been charged with one of the following offenses: 
• Speeding 25 mph over the posted limit
• Speeding at a speed of 95 mph or more
• Passing a School Bus
• Leaving Scene of an Accident
• An offense in a construction zone when workers were present
• Failure to Give Information at the Accident Scene
• You have not participated in a deferred program in this court or another court during the past 12 months. 

If you are under the age of 25, State law requires you that you MUST complete a Driver Safety Course (only course - no driving record) and return the certificate of completion to the court within the deferral period. 

Ways to Make Your Request:

In Person:

• Appear at the court window Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm prior to the appearance date on your citation
• Bring your Driver’s License 
• Fees are required in full at the time of your request, the amount due will be the fee/fine amount plus $50.00.  Payment extensions may be available, please contact the court for information.
• Payments may be made in either cash, money order/cashier check made payable to City of Venus (NO PERSONAL CHECKS) or debit or credit card.

Mail-In Request:

• Mail in your request on or prior to the appearance date on your citation.
• Complete the Deferred Disposition (Probation) Request Form.
• Fees are required in full at the time of your request, the amount due will be the fee/fine amount plus $50.00.  
• Mail in the required fee/fine by either a money order or cashier check made payable to the City of Venus (NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS).

Mail your request form and payment to: 

Venus Municipal Court

PO Box 380

Venus, TX 76084

 *** Late or incomplete requests will be rejected***