Does Marlin accept defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal?

Yes. Marlin accepts TDLR-approved Driver Safety Courses to dismiss eligible moving violations. You must request court approval before taking the course — do not enroll first.

How do I submit my DSC request to Marlin?

You can submit your DSC request to Marlin in-person, mail. Request approval before taking the course, then submit your completion documents using the same methods.

How much does Marlin charge for a Driver Safety Course?

Fees are not currently posted online. Contact Marlin directly for current DSC court fees.

Can I email my DSC documents to Marlin?

No. Marlin does not accept DSC documents by email. Use the available submission methods: In-person, Mail.

How long do I have to complete defensive driving after getting a ticket in Marlin?

Texas law gives you 90 days from the date Marlin approves your DSC request to complete the course and submit your certificate. The clock starts on approval, not your citation date.

Driver Safety Course Information

Falls County
Municipal Court
Marlin

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Marlin Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 883-1450, option 2 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-personApply at the Municipal Court inside City Hall, 101 Fortune St., Marlin, TX 76661, on or before your scheduled court date during business hours.

MailCourt mailing address: P.O. Box 980, Marlin, TX 76661. Confirm DSC request-by-mail acceptance with the clerk.

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

•Request deadline: Must apply for a Driving Safety Course (or Deferred Disposition) on or before your scheduled court date. Failure to do so can result in an arrest warrant, a Failure to Appear charge, and denial of driver's license renewal and vehicle registration.
•Court of record handling fine-only misdemeanors / traffic citations.
•Court staff explain procedures only and do not answer legal questions.
•Eligibility for DSC vs. Deferred Disposition varies by violation type, severity, and defendant age — call option 2 to confirm.
•Physical address: 101 Fortune St., Marlin, TX 76661 (inside City Hall); mailing address: P.O. Box 980, Marlin, TX 76661.
•Court website offers 'Pay my Ticket Online' but no online DSC request portal was found.

Court HoursMonday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm)

Phone(254) 883-1450, option 2

Emailmunicipalcourtclerk@marlintx.net

Websitemarlintx.net/departments/municipal-court-of-record

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Marlin Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 883-1450, option 2 or visit marlintx.net/departments/municipal-court-of-record.

Court information last verified: June 2026