Bastrop County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3 Place 1
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Bastrop County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs of $144 must be paid by money order or cashier's check; personal checks not accepted. Call the court at (512) 332-7288 to confirm current fee before submitting.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Written request (postmarked on or before appearance date on citation)
- •Completed plea form (included with citation or available on court website under Moving Violations tab)
- •Court costs payment of $144 via money order or cashier's check
- •DSC completion certificate (after receiving court approval letter)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Written request must be postmarked on or before the appearance date on the citation
- •Completion window: Court sends approval letter first; do not take the course until approved.
- •Court is located in Cedar Creek (5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek, TX 78612), not Smithville — Precinct 2 serves the Smithville area
- •CDL holders are not eligible for DSC dismissal
- •Ineligible if DSC was completed within 12 months of current offense
- •Ineligible if speeding 25+ mph over the limit, speed of 95+ mph, construction zone offense with workers present, or passing a school bus
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Bastrop County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (512) 332-7288 or visit www.bastropcounty.gov/page/jp3.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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