Tarrant County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 8 Place 1
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.
New to ticket dismissal? Start with the full guide
How dismissing a Texas ticket works end to end — eligibility, deadlines, the Type 3A record, and the truth about Texas "points."
Need to look up or pay your Tarrant County ticket?
Paying it online is a guilty plea and a conviction. See how to find your ticket — and why dismissing it is usually the cheaper move.
Tarrant County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 8 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
- •DSC request affidavit (submitted on or before appearance date)
- •Driving Safety Course completion certificate
- •Proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas driving record (Type 3A) from DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval of DSC request.
- •Judge: Lisa R. Woodard; Court Manager: Monique White (817-531-5626)
- •Address: Poly Subcourthouse, 3500 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76119
- •Mail payments (money orders or cashier's checks only) to: Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Attn: Jacqueline Sargent, 3500 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76119
- •No personal checks accepted on misdemeanor cases
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Tarrant County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 8 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 531-5625 or visit www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/justice-of-the-peace-courts/justice-8.html.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
4.9 out of 5
Enter your email for a $3-off code. Use it now — or we'll save it and remind you before your court deadline.