Dismissal Options
Deferred disposition (probation) is an option available for dismissal of many cases. 

Eligibility

• Must make request for Deferred Disposition either in person or writing by appearance date on citation.  A telephone call does not constitute an appearance. 
• Must have a valid driver's license for traffic violations or some form of identification for non-traffic violations.
• Must not have been on Deferred Disposition in the past twelve (12) months prior to the date of this offense for the same type of violation.  Example: traffic violation six months ago; this citation also for traffic violation

         would not be eligible for Deferred Disposition.
You are not eligible if:

• You hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) now or at the time citation was issued.
• Used Deferred Disposition for the same type of violation in the past twelve (12) months.

Requirements
You must follow these instructions to be granted Deferred Disposition:

• Submit copy of driver's license or identification.
• Submit Deferred Disposition Application.
• Pay the full amount of the fine at the time of request or by extension due date granted by the Court.

Additional Requirements

• Must take an examination with the Department of Public Safety if defendant holds a provisional driver's license. You will be required to pay a $10 examination fee.
• Must take a driving safety course as a condition of deferred disposition if defendant is under 25 years of age.
• Must request deferred disposition by submitting your application, copy of your driver’s license, and a payment of $302 if your violation was for speeding 25 miles or more over the posted speed limit; you will be required to take a driving safety course during the deferral period and submit proof of completion to the court by the end of the deferral period.

Additional Information 

• Compliance with deferral order will result in a dismissal of the charge.
• A show cause hearing may be required for noncompliance with deferral order.

Payments
The court accepts cash, checks, money orders, Master Card, and Visa. Please make check or money order payable to the City of Murphy.

Attention
Do not make your payment for deferred disposition online as this will result in a conviction on your driving record.  You must make your payment in person at the Court Office, by mail or through the Court's drop box.