Opinion No.

Re: Suspension of fines and deferrals of final disposition under article 45.54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

Mr. S. Kent Gibson Wood County Auditor Courthouse Quitman, Texas 75783

Dear Mr. Gibson:

You have inquired about the construction and application of article 45.54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Article45.54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides:(1) Upon conviction of the defendant of a misdemeanor punishable by fine only, other than a misdemeanor described by Section 143A, Uniform Act regulating Traffic on Highways, as amended (Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes),…