Wise County
Municipal Court
Paradise
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Paradise Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court administrative fee confirmed on the official New Fairview/Paradise Municipal Court page. This is the court fee only — separate from the cost of the state-approved Driver Safety Course itself.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Proof of current Texas liability insurance (with cited driver listed)
- •Valid Texas Driver's License (CDL holders not eligible)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certificate of completion from a TDLR-approved Driver Safety Course (6-hour course)
- •Type 3A certified copy of your Texas driving record
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC approval on or before the initial appearance date on your citation; contact the court and receive approval before paying any fees.
- •Completion window: 90 days from date of plea/approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Paradise Municipal Court is administered by the City of New Fairview. As of April 28, 2025, New Fairview took over all municipal court services for Paradise; the court is physically located at 999 Illinois Lane, New Fairview, TX 76078 (not at Paradise City Hall at 218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073).
- •The court serves Paradise, New Fairview, and Boyd citations under a shared administration — Judge Caprice Garcia, Administrator Renee O'Neill.
- •You MUST contact the court and receive DSC approval BEFORE paying any citation fees online or in person. Paying first will record the citation as a conviction, eliminating DSC eligibility.
- •CDL (commercial driver's license) holders are not eligible for DSC dismissal.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Paradise Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 638-5366 ext. 1003 or visit www.newfairview.org/paradise-municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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