Deferred adjudication is a form of community supervision available in certain Texas criminal defense cases. Generally, a defendant enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, and the judge defers a finding of guilt and places the defendant on community supervision. If the defendant successfully completes the required conditions, the court may dismiss the proceedings and discharge the defendant without entering an adjudication of guilt. Eligibility and consequences vary depending on the offense and the defendant’s circumstances.
