DUI Non-Adjudication: Step-by-Step Clerk Process

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This workflow has been confirmed with Mississippi DPS Driver Services and reflects a compliant, real-world clerk process.

Download DUI Non-Adjudication Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Plea & Entry into Non-Adjudication Program

Defendant enters a guilty plea
Defendant signs the Non-Adjudication Order and Waiver
Judge withholds acceptance of the guilty plea and allows entry into the DUI Non-Adjudication Program
Clerk sets a compliance date (deadline for completion of all requirements)

At this stage, the case is “Pending Non-Adjudication”.

Step 2: Clerk’s Initial Reporting to DPS (Within 5 Days)

The clerk must submit the following to Driver Services:

This step ensures:

The defendant’s driver record reflects a pending non-adjudication status

Step 3: Compliance Period

During this period, the defendant must complete all required conditions, which may include:

Step 4: Final Order of Non-Adjudication

Step 5: Clerk’s Final Reporting to DPS

The clerk must submit:

DPS will then update:

At this point, the DUI is officially non-adjudicated and eligible to appear in SONAR (for Mississippi license holders).

Step 6: Criminal History Reporting (CIC / ATN)

On the criminal history side:

Clerk submits the disposition to CIC (using the ATN sheet or a court abstract that includes the ATN. (more on ATN and disposition reporting here)
Criminal history now reflects the disposition as Non-Adjudication

Step 7: Expungement Option

After successful completion the defendant may file a Petition for Expungement.

If granted, the case is removed from public record in accordance with statute.