Hood County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3
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Hood County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (817) 579-3202 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
- •Signed plea form (JP3 Plea Form)
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Current proof of Texas liability insurance
- •Driving Safety Course completion certificate (once approved)
- •Payment or payment plan application, if applicable
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: Not posted for Precinct 3 specifically; general Hood County JP practice (per Precinct 4) requires requesting the driving safety course/deferred disposition on or before the appearance date on the citation — call (817) 579-3202 to confirm for Precinct 3.
- •Court site does not post a Precinct 3-specific fee schedule or driving-safety-course instructions page (unlike Precinct 4, which has a dedicated citations.php page); call the court to confirm current fee and process.
- •Judge for Precinct 3 is Stephen Barnett.
- •Address: 5417 Acton Hwy. STE 104, Granbury, TX 76049. Fax: (817) 326-6071.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hood County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 579-3202 or visit hoodcounty.texas.gov/courts/justices_of_the_peace/precinct_three/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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