Franklin County
Municipal Court
Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 537-3582 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
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Respond to the court within ten (10) days of receiving the citation; the court site does not separately state a driving safety course request deadline — confirm with the clerk.
- •Court clerk: Christie Burnett, 903-537-3582.
- •The official court page does NOT explicitly describe a driving safety / defensive driving course process; eligibility/process must be confirmed by calling the court.
- •A 'dismissal fee' is required to clear a case but the amount is not published.
- •Fines accepted only by cashier's check or money order at the court; credit/debit accepted via Government Payment Services or online.
- •Mailing address (PO Box 597) differs from the physical/street address (109 North Kaufman Street).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Mount Vernon Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 537-3582 or visit www.cityofmountvernontexas.com/page/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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