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Driver Safety Course Information

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8

Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (409) 983-8330

Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.

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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 8 — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 983-8330 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 personTake your request to the address below during the court’s business hours.
By mailMail your request to the address below — certified with return receipt, postmarked on or before your answer date.

To Request Approval — Submit These

  • •Driving Safety Course completion certificate
  • •Proof of liability insurance valid on date of offense
  • •Copy of citation

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 appearance date on citation — contact court before that date to request DSC
  • •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard TX JP).
  • •Court serves the Port Arthur area; address is 525 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77640.
  • •Honorable Kalan Gardner, Sr. presides; fax (409) 989-3670.
  • •Online payments available for case fees via the municipal portal.
  • •DSC fee not listed on court website; call court to confirm amount before submitting.
Court HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. Mon–Thu; 12:00–1:30 p.m. Fri)
Phone(409) 983-8330
Websitejeffersoncountytx.gov/jp/jp8.htm

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Jefferson County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 8 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 983-8330 or visit jeffersoncountytx.gov/jp/jp8.htm.

Court information last verified: June 2026

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