The Washington County Prosecutor’s Office has an Infraction Deferral Program that may be available for individuals charged with traffic infractions (i.e. speeding tickets and other traffic tickets). Eligibility is at the complete discretion of the Washington County Prosecutor and is determined on a case-by-case basis. The prosecutor will determine if any additional terms should be included in the infraction deferral agreement.
If eligible, the traffic offender must enter into a written agreement with the Washington County Prosecuting Attorney and pay a non-refundable fee of $192.50.
The program allows you to defer your ticket for eight (8) months at which time it will be dismissed pursuant to IC 34-28-5-1 if you have not committed any further moving violations or criminal offenses and will not appear on your driving record. However, if you violate any term of the deferral agreement, your case will be returned to the Court’s docket for further prosecution.
The following conditions may make you eligible for the deferral program:
- You do not have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- You have a valid driver’s license.
- The address on your drivers’ license is current.
- You are not currently on a deferral program.
- You have not been on a deferral program in Washington County in the last 12 months.
- You are not more than 30 mph over the speed limit.
- You have not received your ticket due to an accident, issued in a school or construction zone, or failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
If you believe you are eligible, and wish to participate in the deferral program, please contact Jessica Lanham at the Prosecutor’s Office 812-883-6560. DO NOT CONTACT the Circuit Court, Superior Court or Clerk of Courts to make your request.
If accepted, all deferral program fees SHALL BE PAID at:
Washington County Clerk-Infractions:
801 S Jackson St., Suite 102
Salem, IN 47167
Phone: (812) 883-5748