Karnes County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 4
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Karnes County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 239-4459 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
- •Proof of completion of a Texas-approved driver safety course
- •Copy of your valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance on the date of the offense
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record from DPS (Texas Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC dismissal on or before your appearance date on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the court grants permission.
- •Court is located in Runge, TX — not Kenedy. Physical address: 306 N. Helena, Runge, TX 78151 (mailing: P.O. Box 26, Runge, TX 78151). Fax: (830) 239-7449.
- •Judge: Honorable David Sotelo.
- •Court costs may be paid online via go2gov.net (general Karnes County portal); confirm with the court whether DSC court cost can be paid online.
- •Texas fallback applies: standard court cost ~$144 (non-school-zone) / ~$169 (school zone); 90-day completion window; Type 3A driving record required. Verify with the court — no official fee schedule was found posted publicly.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Karnes County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 239-4459 or visit www.co.karnes.tx.us/page/karnes.Justice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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