Tarrant County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 4 Place 1
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Tarrant County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Tarrant County's Justice of the Peace courts charge a uniform $144 to take a driving safety course — $134 in court costs plus a $10 administrative fee. Confirm with this precinct before paying.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed and notarized Driving Safety Course Request form
- •Proof of financial responsibility (auto insurance)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Driving Record (Type 3A) from DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your court date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval.
- •Located at Northwest Subcourthouse, 6713 Telephone Road, Suite 201, Lake Worth, TX 76135.
- •Court's preferred filing method is eFile (portal-txtarrant.tylertech.cloud); computer kiosk available at courthouse for those without online access.
- •DSC not available for: CDL holders, drivers charged with 25+ mph over limit, 95+ mph, passing school bus, or hit-and-run offenses.
- •Must not have taken DSC within 12 months before the alleged offense date.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Tarrant County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 238-4425 or visit www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/justice-of-the-peace-courts/justice-4.html.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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