Orange County
Municipal Court
Pine Forest
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Pine Forest Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 786-4100 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.
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on your citation
- •Completion window: 90 days (TX statutory default).
- •Very small city (~487 residents); court operates out of City Hall at 305 Nagel Dr, Vidor, TX 77662.
- •Presiding Judge: Jerry W. Gallier (per TX OCA directory, current as of Aug 2025).
- •No court email published in the TX OCA directory or on the city website — phone is the only confirmed contact method.
- •City Hall hours are 8:00 AM–2:30 PM Mon–Fri; court hours may differ — call to confirm.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Pine Forest Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 786-4100 or visit cityofpineforest.com.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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