“deferred entry of judgment”

This page presents an official legal definition of “deferred entry of judgment” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Judgment is postponed until a later date. Upon successful completion of a deferred entry of judgment program, the arrest upon which the judgment was deferred shall be deemed to have never occurred.

Source: Criminal Glossary, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego