Before a judge grants deferred disposition, the court must collect court costs from the defendant.

• A. True
• B. Only if the defendant is convicted
• C. Costs are waived
• D. False

Answer: (D)

Deferred disposition lets the court postpone entry of judgment and give the defendant a chance to meet conditions instead of immediately convicting. The decision to grant this deferral isn’t tied to collecting court costs up front. Costs may be assessed as part of the deferral terms, paid during the deferral, or even waived in whole or part, depending on the jurisdiction and the defendant’s ability to pay. The key point is that the grant itself does not require prepayment of costs, so the statement is not correct. If the defendant completes the terms, the case is typically dismissed and no conviction is entered.