Freestone County
Municipal Court
Fairfield
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Fairfield Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs of $129.10, or $154.10 if the offense was committed in a school zone; both amounts include a $10 administrative fee.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Payment of court costs ($129.10, or $154.10 if in a school zone)
- •Proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
- •Texas driver's license or permit, OR proof of active-duty U.S. Military service
- •Driving safety course completion certificate (presented after the course, within the 90-day deferral period)
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: Written notice of the request must be given to the Court by the appearance date on the citation, in person, by counsel, or by certified mail.
- •Completion window: Case is deferred for 90 days, during which you must complete a TEA-approved driving safety course and present the completion certificate to the Court..
- •DSC may be used to dismiss only ONE moving traffic offense.
- •Drivers under age 17 must appear in open court with a parent or guardian to make the request.
- •Not eligible if you took a course for a traffic offense within the prior 12 months, are currently taking a course for another violation, or hold/held a CDL.
- •Online payment (trafficpayment.com) is for fines/payment only — the DSC request must be made in person, by counsel, or by certified mail.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Fairfield Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 389-2633 or visit www.fairfieldtexas.com/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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