Tarrant County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 7 Place 1
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Tarrant County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 7 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
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Contact court before making any online payment to request DSC or deferred disposition
- •Must contact the court BEFORE paying online if requesting Defensive Driving or Deferred Disposition — online payment without prior contact enters an automatic no-contest plea.
- •All hearings are in-person only as of April 1, 2024 (no Zoom requests approved).
- •No continuances/resets accepted within one business day of a scheduled hearing (effective July 15, 2024).
- •In-person payments accepted until 4 p.m. Mon–Fri; court closes 12–1 p.m. for lunch.
- •Online credit card payments incur a 2.35% convenience fee and post the following day.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Tarrant County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 7 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 473-5101 or visit www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/justice-of-the-peace-courts/justice-7.html.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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