Compliance Dismissals

Certain violations may be eligible for a compliance dismissal by presenting proof that the violation was corrected and done so within a certain time period.

Below is a list of violations that are eligible for a compliance dismissal and the conditions required.  
 
If eligible, you can submit your proof in person, by EMAIL, or by regular mail: 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130.  With your proof you will also need to pay the fee associated with the compliance dismissal.  All proof and/or payment of fees must be submitted (or postmarked if by mail) on or before the appearance date on your citation. 
 
When sending emails, if the attachment is larger than 25 megabytes, it will not come through to the court's email address. 
  
IMPORTANT:  All requests through correspondence must include: 

1. Photo ID
2. Signature (by typing your name at the bottom of your email or handwritten and attached)
3. Current phone number
4. Current mailing address
5. Current email address

Tip: If you have a smart phone, you can take a picture of any handwritten requests, signatures, or other documentation and attach them to your email.

Driving Safety Course

Completing a Driving Safety Course will give you the opportunity to have your moving violation dismissed and would not result in a conviction being reported on your driving record.

FORM: Driving Safety Course Request & Affidavit

You are not eligible for a Driving Safety Course option if your violation is for:

• Speeding 95 miles per hour or more or 25 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit. 
• Passing a school bus. 
• Failure to render aid/Leaving the scene of a collision. 
• A violation that occurred in a construction zone where workers were present.
• You are a CDL license holder.

You are eligible to take a driving safety course if you have not taken the course in the last 12 months from your violation date and you submit ALL of the below requirements on or before your appearance date located at the bottom of your citation:

1. Your request for a driving safety course which includes your plea of either guilty or no contest.
2.  A copy of your valid, non-CDL, Texas driver’s license or, if you are a member, spouse, or dependent child of a member of the US Military Forces, a valid driver's license issued by another State.
3. A copy of your valid insurance listing you as a driver on the policy.
4. After ALL DOCUMENTS have been received AND your request has been approved, pay your costs in the amount of $144.00 pr $169.00 if  violation occurred in a school zone. 

Once we receive all of the requirements stated above, you will then have 90 days to:

1. Complete a driving safety course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and submit the COURT COPY of the certificate of completion to the Court.  
2. Submit a copy of a TYPE 3 or 3A driving record as maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
3. Submit a notarized affidavit that states that you have not taken a driving safety course for the dismissal of a citation in that last 12 months preceding your violation date. 
   
   IMPORTANT:  All requests must include your citation number.   

Deferred Disposition

Completing a Deferred Disposition can give you the opportunity to have your violation dismissed in certain instances and for specific violations.

FORM: Deferred Dispostion Request

Note - Any pre-disposition (no conviction entered) cases in which the defendant is less than 21 years old and involves an offense under Texas Penal Code or Texas Alcohol & Beverage Code must appear in open court, unless otherwise specified by the Judge.
 
 Exceptions:   

• If you are charged with speeding greater than 25mph over the limit, you must request, in writing or in person, to speak to the prosecutor if a deferral is sought. You will be set for a future court date.
• If you are a CDL holder or had a CDL at the time of the violation and if the violation involved the movement of a vehicle, you are not eligible for a deferral. 
• There are certain violations that are not eligible for deferral: passing a school bus, any moving violation that occurs in a work zone with workers present, failing to obey a school crossing guard, and leaving the scene of an accident.  This is not a complete list of prohibited violations.  If you have a question regarding your eligibility for deferral please contact the court at court@newbraunfels.gov  

Moving Violations

The deferral period is for 90 days during which you must:

1. Pay the court costs at the time of the request, the deferred disposition fine is due by the end of the deferral period;  and 
2. Not be convicted of any offenses of a similar nature within the City of New Braunfels. 
3. Additional conditions (as applicable): If you were less than 25 years old at the time of the violation, you must complete a driving safety course and submit the original court copy of the certificate of completion. If you hold a provisional DL, you are required to present proof that you were reexamined by DPS. 

Non-Moving Violations

 The deferral period is for 90 days during which you must:

1. Pay the court costs at the time of the request, the deferred disposition fine is due by the end of the deferral period;  and 
2. Not be convicted of any offenses of a similar nature within the City of New Braunfels. 

Driving While License Invalid, No DL, & Expired DL

 The deferral period is for 90 days during which you must:

1. Pay the court costs at the time of the request, the deferred disposition fine is due by the end of the deferral period;  and 
2. Submit proof of a valid driver’s or occupational license; and
3. Not be convicted of any offenses of a similar nature within the City of New Braunfels. 

Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility

 The deferral period is for 90 days during which you must:

1. At the time of request, you must submit proof of valid insurance listing your name as a driver on the policy; 
2. Pay the court costs at the time of the request, the deferred disposition fine is due by the end of the deferral period; 
3. Maintain valid insurance (to be verified at end of deferral period); and
4. Not be convicted of any offenses of a similar nature within the City of New Braunfels. 

When sending emails, if the attachment is larger than 25 megabytes, it will not come through to the court's email address. Always call to verify that an email has been received.

You can submit your request in person, by emailing court@newbraunfels.gov, or by regular mail: 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130.  With your request you must include ALL of the following:  

1. The Deferred Disposition Request form
2. Photo ID
3. Signature (by typing your name at the bottom of your email or handwritten and attached)
4. Current phone number
5. Current mailing address

Tip: If you have a smart phone, you can take a picture of any handwritten requests, signatures, or other documentation and attach them to your email.

LOCAL RULES FOR THE COURT & COURTROOM RULES FOR TRIAL

Face coverings and social distancing is encouraged for individuals experiencing symptoms of COVID or other contagious illness.    

Please adhere to the following rules when appearing before the court.

• No firearms, knives or other weapons.
• No  audio or video recording.
• Cell phones must remain on silent-mode.
• No food, drink or gum.
• No tobacco products.
• No caps, hats or bandanas.
• No sunglasses.
• No shorts, ripped clothing or sleeveless shirts. 
• No indecent, obscene, racist, offensive or profane language or graphics.
• No gestures, facial expressions or sounds indicating approval or disapproval.