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Driver Safety Course Information

Dallas County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 2

Dallas, Dallas County, Texas (972) 228-2272

Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.

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Dallas County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 2 — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (972) 228-2272 to confirm the exact amount before submitting payment.

Standard Texas DSC fee is typically $144 for moving violations and $169 for school zone violations, but varies by court.

How to Request DSC Approval

In personTake your request to the address above during the court’s business hours.
By mailMail your request to the address below — certified with return receipt, postmarked on or before your answer date.
By emailEmail the court. Confirm the current address with the clerk before sending — court email addresses change.
E-fileFile through the court’s electronic filing system. Ask the clerk which system it uses.

To Request Approval — Submit These

  • •Completed Driving Safety Course Affidavit Request form
  • •Proof of completion of TDLR-approved driver safety course
  • •Copy of valid Texas driver's license
  • •Proof of current liability insurance on date of offense

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: Must elect DSC on or before appearance date listed on citation
  • •Completion window: 90 days from court order.
  • •Judge Valencia Nash presides. Court is located at South Dallas Government Center, 8301 S. Polk St., Suite 2200, Dallas, TX 75232.
  • •Effective February 1, 2024, the court accepts electronically filed documents via eFileTexas.gov or email; in-person and mail also accepted. All appeals must be filed in-person.
  • •Criminal/traffic email: JP12Criminal@dallascounty.org; general: JP12Court@dallascounty.org.
  • •Payments (checks, money orders, cashier's checks) payable to Dallas County; online payment at https://www.dallascounty.org/services/jpcrt/.
Court HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (excluding court-approved holidays)

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Dallas County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 2 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 228-2272 or visit www.dallascounty.org/government/jpcourts/1-2.

Court information last verified: August 2026

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