Orange County
Municipal Court
Pinehurst
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Pinehurst Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 886-3873 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
- •Valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of Financial Responsibility (insurance)
- •DSC completion certificate (Texas-approved course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record (Type 3A) from TxDPS — confirm with court whether required at time of completion submission
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your arraignment date (must appear or contact court within 10 working days of citation date)
- •Completion window: 90 days from approval to complete course and submit documentation.
- •Municipal Judge: Derry Dunn; Associate Judge: Michele Andreu; Court Clerk: Misty Wiggins.
- •DSC eligibility requires: valid TX driver's license, no DSC in past 12 months, proof of insurance, speeding not more than 25 mph over limit, no school-bus-passing charge, no CDL.
- •Court holds Wednesday sessions only; confirm dates and observe holidays (court checks for holiday rescheduling).
- •Warrants: once issued, a 30% collection fee is added by GHS Collection Services; DL renewal hold placed until cleared.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Pinehurst Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 886-3873 or visit cityofpinehursttexas.com/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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