Ward County
Municipal Court
Monahans
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Monahans Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (432) 943-6361 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
- •Copy of your Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance valid on the date of the offense
- •Court-required request/application form (contact court for specifics)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Completed TDLR-approved Driver Safety Course certificate (Type 3A, 6-hour course)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your scheduled appearance date; contact court at (432) 943-6361 to confirm exact deadline
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard TX; confirm with court).
- •Monahans is the Ward County seat on I-20 in the Permian Basin (pop. ~7,700). The court handles Class C misdemeanors and parking violations.
- •Your signature on a citation is a promise to appear, not a guilty plea. Failure to appear may result in an arrest warrant and additional costs.
- •Minors under 17 must appear in person with a parent or guardian.
- •Online payment requires calling the court first to obtain your ticket number and correct fine amount.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Monahans Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (432) 943-6361 or visit www.cityofmonahans.org/184/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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