Dallas County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 1 Place 1
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Dallas County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Costs are paid up front per the court's official DSC information sheet (Jan 2025) and include a $10.00 nonrefundable court fee; a $2.00 transaction fee applies. Amounts are subject to change according to law — call (972) 228-0280 to confirm before submitting payment.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed 'Defendants Plea and Request for DSC' form
- •Payment of court costs by cashier's check or money order at time of request (call to confirm the amount)
- •Completion certificate from a TDLR-approved Driving Safety Course
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of Texas DPS Type 3A driving record (obtained from DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date shown on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days.
- •JP 1-1 posts its DSC costs on its official information sheet: $146.00 ($171.00 in a school zone), paid up front and subject to change — call (972) 228-0280 to confirm before your appearance date. Note: Precinct 1 requires e-filing as of March 2025.
- •Effective March 1, 2025, JP 1-1 requires MANDATORY e-filing; paper-only submissions no longer accepted.
- •DSC is not available if you completed a DSC to dismiss a ticket within the 12 months preceding the date of the current offense.
- •Ineligible offenses include: speeding 25+ mph over the limit or 95+ mph, school-bus passing, reckless driving, fleeing/eluding police, construction-zone violations when workers are present.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Dallas County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 228-0280 or visit www.dallascounty.org/government/jpcourts/1-1.
Court information last verified: August 2026
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