Duval County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3 Place 1
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Duval County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 256-3982 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
- •DSC request submitted by appearance date on citation
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance
- •DSC completion certificate — submitted within 90 days of court approval
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record (Texas unofficial is typically accepted)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: By appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days.
- •Court is located at 131 W. Main (Benavides Civic Center), Benavides, TX 78341 — not at the county seat in San Diego.
- •Judge: Aida C. Estraca; Clerk: Irma G. Rodriguez.
- •Online ticket payments available via nCourt portal (citation payments, payment plans).
- •County website lists standard moving-violation court costs at $100.10; school-zone speeding adds $25.00. These are not confirmed as the DSC processing fee — verify with the court.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Duval County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 256-3982 or visit www.co.duval.tx.us/page/duval.Justice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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