Duval County
Municipal Court
San Diego
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San Diego Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 279-3341 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 completion certificate from a TDLR-approved course
- •Request for DSC must be made before appearance date (confirm with court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Type 3A driving record (certified, obtained from DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your scheduled appearance date or within 14 days of citation date; confirm exact deadline with court
- •Completion window: 90 days (standard Texas municipal court allowance; confirm with court).
- •San Diego is the Duval County seat in South Texas on US-44/SH-359, approximately 40 miles west of Corpus Christi — not San Diego, California.
- •Population approximately 4,000. Small court — call ahead to confirm current DSC procedures and any local forms required.
- •The city website notes it is 'still in development stages; resources and information is subject to change.' Verify all details by phone.
- •Online ticket payment is available via the nCourt portal linked above. Phone payment also available at (877) 793-7971 Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM / Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM EST.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with San Diego Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 279-3341 or visit cityofsandiegotx.com/services/municipal_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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