Is the following statement true? Municipal courts are required to report to the Department of Public Safety convictions and orders for deferred dispositions for all Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not enough information
• D. Both

Answer: (A)

The main idea is the reporting responsibility tied to Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses. For municipal courts, the Department of Public Safety relies on accurate disposition data to keep records for licensing, background checks, and enforcement. When a case under the Alcoholic Beverage Code results in a conviction, the court must report that judgment to DPS. Even if the court uses a deferred disposition (deferral of judgment, with conditions that, if met, can lead to dismissal), the order of deferred disposition must also be reported to DPS. This ensures DPS has a complete view of how each ABC violation is being handled, including any deferrals, so records reflect how the case ultimately progresses. Because of this explicit requirement to report both convictions and deferred dispositions for all Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses, the statement is true.