Smith County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 5 Place 1
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Smith County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ $146 countywide DSC court cost confirmed on smith-county.com/197/Traffic-Cases; covers driving safety course fee and court costs for deferred disposition.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Driving Safety Course Request Form
- •Proof of auto liability insurance (showing coverage on date of offense)
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license
- •Payment of $146 court cost
- •Certificate of course completion (within 90-day window)
- •Affidavit that no driving safety course completed in preceding 12 months
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Official driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request on or before the original due date on the citation (mail postmarked by that date also accepted)
- •Completion window: 90 days from approval to complete the driving safety course.
- •Court is located at 2616 S Main, Lindale, TX 75771 (mailing: P.O. Box 1075, Lindale, TX 75771); serves Smith County Precinct 5 area.
- •Judge: Danny Brown.
- •DSC not available if charged with speeding 25+ mph over the limit, going 95+ mph, passing a school bus, holding a CDL, or if offense occurred in a work zone with workers present.
- •No online portal or email submission — in person or mail only.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Smith County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 590-4890 or visit www.smith-county.com/322/JP-Precinct-5.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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