Does Crandall accept defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal?

Yes. Crandall accepts TDLR-approved Driver Safety Courses to dismiss eligible moving violations. You must request court approval before taking the course — do not enroll first.

How do I submit my DSC request to Crandall?

You can submit your DSC request to Crandall in-person, email. Request approval before taking the course, then submit your completion documents using the same methods.

How much does Crandall charge for a Driver Safety Course?

Fees are not currently posted online. Contact Crandall directly for current DSC court fees.

Can I email my DSC documents to Crandall?

Yes. Crandall accepts DSC documents by email.

How long do I have to complete defensive driving after getting a ticket in Crandall?

Texas law gives you 90 days from the date Crandall approves your DSC request to complete the course and submit your certificate. The clock starts on approval, not your citation date.

Driver Safety Course Information

Kaufman County
Municipal Court
Crandall

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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Crandall Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (972) 427-6771 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-personPay/submit DSC and deferred disposition requests at the court, 104 E. Trunk, Crandall, TX 75114 (cannot be paid online).

EmailContact Court Administrator Susana Perdomo (sperdomo@crandalltexas.com) or Deputy Court Clerk Claudia Nguyen (cnguyen@crandalltexas.com).

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

•Official court site is crandalltexas.com (NOT cityofcrandall.com, which is unrelated/incorrect).
•Court explicitly states: 'Payment for Defensive Driving Requests and Deferred Disposition may not be paid online.' These must be handled in person or by contacting court staff.
•Online payment portal is available for general fines but NOT for DSC/deferred requests.
•Court dates are scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month if you request an official court date.
•Deferred disposition fee = $25.00 plus the fine amount (distinct from the driving safety course option).
•The court's official website is crandalltexas.com and its phone is (972) 427-6771.

Court HoursMonday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone(972) 427-6771

Emailsperdomo@crandalltexas.com

Websitewww.crandalltexas.com/135/Municipal-Court

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Crandall Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 427-6771 or visit www.crandalltexas.com/135/Municipal-Court.

Court information last verified: June 2026