Texas: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (TX-D-4)

Records of certain felonies can be shielded by an order of nondisclosure five years after dismissal following the successful completion of deferred adjudication community supervision. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0725(e)(3).

Record Detail(s)

Completion of diversion or deferral program

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

At court's discretion

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Shield

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the court that placed the person on deferred adjudication community supervision. For the specific procedure, see Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0725.

Fees

Various fees may apply, see Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0745.

Effect

The person is not required in any application for employment or licensing to state that they have been the subject of any criminal proceeding that is the subject of the order. Tex. Gov't Code § 411.0755.

Forms

For information regarding orders of nondisclosure, visit here.

Waiting Periods

The petition can be filed five years after dismissal.

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