In legal terms, a “disposition” is how a court case ends. It’s the final result. It’s important to remember that a disposition is different from sentencing. Sentencing is the punishment given after a conviction. The disposition is the overall outcome of the legal process.
Understanding dispositions in court is important for various reasons. Employers who run background checks on potential employees need to know how to interpret the results accurately. Individuals need to understand what their own criminal record says about them.
This article will break down the different types of dispositions you might encounter and what they mean.