Nacogdoches County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3 Place 1
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Nacogdoches County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (936) 560-7889 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
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Proof of current Texas liability insurance
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Statement that you have not taken DSC to dismiss a ticket in the past 12 months
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: Must request DSC dismissal on or before the appearance date on your citation.
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit the certificate..
- •JP Precinct 3 handles Class C traffic citations issued on county roads and by DPS outside Nacogdoches city limits.
- •Judge: Jessica Valentine.
- •DSC dismissal is available under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 45A.352 for eligible moving violations.
- •A Type 3A (6-hour) TDLR-approved driving safety course certificate is required for submission.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Nacogdoches County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (936) 560-7889 or visit www.nacogdochesco.gov/countyoffices/justiceofthepeace.asp.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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