El Paso County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 5 Place 1
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El Paso 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 (915) 859-3744 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
- •Completed Driver Safety Course section on back of citation (or written request with: full name, date of birth, citation/case number, phone number)
- •Payment for court costs (amount provided by court upon approval)
- •TDLR-approved driving safety course completion certificate (submitted after completing course, within court-ordered window)
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: By your arraignment/appearance date listed on the citation
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from approval (confirm with court).
- •Court handles county-road and DPS Class C traffic citations in Precinct 5 (southeast El Paso County, Socorro/Clint area).
- •DSC requests accepted in person, by mail, or by fax; court will confirm eligibility and mail approval paperwork with court cost amount.
- •Court costs paid separately — amount communicated by court upon approval; no fee schedule published online.
- •Online ePay portal (https://apps.epcountytx.gov/epay/) available for citation payments (Class C Traffic/Criminal JP citations).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with El Paso County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (915) 859-3744 or visit www.epcounty.com/jp/jp5.htm.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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