Nueces County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 1 Place 2
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Nueces County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 2 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 888-0210 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 valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance (on date of offense)
- •Driving Safety Course completion certificate
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record from DPS (court may order)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before making any online payment; contact court to confirm statutory deadline
- •Completion window: 90 days (standard TX statutory window; confirm with court).
- •Address: 901 Leopard St., Room 115, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.
- •Judge: Hon. Henry A. Santana (elected 1995; plans to retire December 2026).
- •Court closure: Nueces County Commissioners voted to eliminate this precinct; cases will transfer to remaining JP courts when Judge Santana retires in December 2026.
- •Do NOT pay online before requesting DSC — the court's portal states that online payment forfeits the right to request a DSC dismissal, deferred disposition, or plea change.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Nueces County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 2 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 888-0210 or visit www.nuecesco.com/courts/justices-of-the-peace/justice-of-the-peace-1-2.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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