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Driver Safety Course Information

Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1

Tyler, Smith County, Texas (903) 590-2601

Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.

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Smith County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

Standard Violation$146
School Zone ViolationCall court — standard TX fee is $169

⚠ The $146 is the Smith County JP driving-safety-course court cost (countywide), submitted with your request by mail or in person.

How to Request DSC Approval

By mailMail your request to the address below — certified with return receipt, postmarked on or before your answer date.
In personTake your request to the address below during the court’s business hours.
OnlineUse the court’s website linked above. Confirm it handles driving safety course requests, not just fine payment.

To Request Approval — Submit These

  • •Completed Driving Safety Course Request Form
  • •Proof of auto liability insurance (showing coverage on offense date)
  • •Copy of valid Texas driver's license
  • •Payment of $146 court fee

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 the original due date on your citation
  • •Completion window: 90 days to complete course and submit certificate.
  • •Judge: Derrick Choice
  • •Address: 200 E Ferguson Street, Suite 501, Tyler, TX 75702
  • •Court records portal: https://portal.smith-county.com/Public/
  • •DSC not available if charged with speeding 25+ mph over limit, speeding 95+ mph, passing a school bus, failure to stop/provide info, or construction zone violation with workers present
Court HoursMonday–Thursday 8 AM–4:30 PM; Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Phone(903) 590-2601
EmailJP1@smith-county.com
Websitewww.smith-county.com/326/JP-Precinct-1

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Smith County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 590-2601 or visit www.smith-county.com/326/JP-Precinct-1.

Court information last verified: June 2026

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