Requesting a Dismissal

You may request dismissal of your citation if you are charged with the following offense(s):

• Expired driver's license
• Failure to change name or address on driver's license
• Failure to display driver's license
• Expired motor vehicle registration
• Failure to maintain insurance

Expired Driver's License/Failure to Change Name or Address on Driver's License

You may request a dismissal if you meet the following terms:

• Renew/correct your license within 20 business days of the date you were cited
• Present the license renewal receipt along with a $20 dismissal fee within 20 business days of the date you were cited

Driver's License - Fail to Display

• You must submit proof within 20 business days that you did have a valid driver's license on the date you were cited. If these conditions are met then the offense can be dismissed with a $10 dismissal fee.

Expired Motor Vehicle Registration (Mvr)

You may request a dismissal if you meet the following terms:

• Renew your registration within 20 business days of the date you were cited
• Provide a legible receipt that identifies the vehicle registered and the payment of the required penalty fee to your county tax office
• Present the receipt along with a $20 dismissal fee within 20 business days of the date you were cited

Insurance (Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility)

To request a dismissal, you must submit the following proof of insurance within 20 business days of the date you were cited: 

• A valid policy of vehicle liability insurance before the date of the offense
• A valid driver's license
• Information provided on the insurance policy identification card must contain:

• Name, address, and telephone number of the insured
• Name, address, and telephone number of the insurance company (insurer)
• Policy number
• Effective and expiration dates of the policy

  If these conditions are met then the offense can be dismissed at no charge. Be advised that few, if any, insurance companies will assume liability if an unlicensed driver is operating the vehicle. Therefore, unlicensed drivers are almost always excluded in an insurance policy. 

HOW DO I MAKE A REQUEST FOR COMPLIANCE DISMISSAL?

• in person at 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115
• by texting a Court Clerk at (972) 737-7558 to set up your dismissal in real time
• or lastly, by clicking the "Request a Compliance Dismissal" button below.  Note that making your request this way will not be in real time and will require you to follow instructions given through the email address you provide.