Sutton County
Municipal Court
Sonora
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Sonora Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (325) 387-5237 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 license
- •DSC completion certificate (TDLR-approved course)
- •Proof of current Texas liability insurance
- •Court request fee payment (amount TBD — call court)
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: Must request DSC before your appearance date; contact court at (325) 387-5237 to confirm deadline
- •Completion window: 90 days from plea date (standard Texas CCP Art. 45.0511).
- •Sonora is the Sutton County seat, located at the I-10 / US-277 interchange in West Texas (pop. ~2,800).
- •Municipal Court Judge: Selena Mesa (appointed Jan 2025). Court address: 201 E Main St, Sonora TX 76950.
- •City Hall main line: (325) 387-2558. Municipal Court direct: (325) 387-5237.
- •The court's website (sonoratexas.gov) does not publish DSC procedures, fees, hours, or a submission email as of June 2026 — call ahead to confirm all requirements.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Sonora Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (325) 387-5237 or visit sonoratexas.gov.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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