Dallas County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 5 Place 1
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Dallas County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (214) 943-6980 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
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Proof of valid insurance at time of offense
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving Safety Course certificate of completion
- •Texas driving record (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before appearance date on citation (contact court to confirm)
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (contact court to confirm).
- •Judge: Sara Martinez
- •Located at East Dallas Government Center, 3443 St. Francis Avenue, Dallas, TX 75228
- •Traffic hearings email: JP5-1-CourtSettings@dallascounty.org
- •Electronic filing accepted via eFile as of August 19, 2024; allow 3–5 business days for processing
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Dallas County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (214) 943-6980 or visit www.dallascounty.org/government/jpcourts/5-1.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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