Legal Definitions - deferred judgment

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Definition of deferred judgment

A deferred judgment is a type of probation where a convicted defendant is placed on probation, and if they successfully complete it, the underlying judgment of conviction will not be entered. This type of probation is common with minor traffic offenses.

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Simple Definition

Deferred judgment is a type of court decision that puts a convicted defendant on probation. If the defendant successfully completes the probation, the underlying judgment of conviction will not be entered. This type of probation is often used for minor traffic offenses.

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