Orange County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 4 Place 1
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Orange County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 769-2284 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
- •Completed DSC affidavit
- •Proof of liability insurance (company name, phone number, and effective dates)
- •Texas-approved DSC completion certificate (court copy)
- •Payment of court costs (money order or credit card)
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: On or before appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: Contact court for specific deadline after approval.
- •DSC not available for speeding 24+ mph over the limit, passing a school bus, or fleeing a police officer.
- •If DPS records show a DSC was completed within the prior 12 months, the request will be denied.
- •Deferred disposition (up to 180 days probation) is an alternative option for eligible drivers with a clean record.
- •Court is located at 190 Camp Street, Vidor, TX 77662 — serves Orange County Precinct 4 area including Orangefield.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Orange County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 769-2284 or visit www.co.orange.tx.us/JudgeRodneyPrice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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