Gilmer, TX · Upshur County
Defensive Driving Request
This form lets a Gilmer traffic-citation defendant request court approval to take a driver safety course and seek dismissal of the citation.
What this form is
Use this document to request permission from Gilmer Municipal Court to take a driver safety course for a traffic citation. It includes a plea form and a request for the course, and explains eligibility and course requirements. The form asks for citation and offense details, the defendant’s plea and signature, and supporting items such as a driver’s license copy and proof of insurance.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking to have a Gilmer traffic citation dismissed by completing a driver safety course should submit this request for court approval.
How to submit it
Request the course in person at Gilmer Municipal Court, 110 Buffalo St, by the appearance date on the citation, or submit the listed documents by mail. The form gives payment amounts and accepted payment methods for in-person requests and specifies a money order for mail requests.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it also requires an affidavit about recent course participation, but does not say that the affidavit must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the defensive driving request and plea form.
- 2
Complete The Request
Fill in the citation and offense details, choose a plea, and sign and date the forms.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include a driver’s license copy, proof of insurance, and the payment required for your request method.
- 4
Submit To The Court
Submit in person by the citation’s appearance date or mail the required items to Gilmer Municipal Court.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the defensive driving request?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It also requires an affidavit about recent course participation, but does not say that the affidavit must be notarized.
- How do I submit the defensive driving request?
- Request the course in person at Gilmer Municipal Court by the appearance date on your citation, or submit the listed documents by mail. The form provides the court’s mailing address and payment instructions.
- What documents must I include with the request?
- The form lists a plea form, the driver safety course request, a copy of a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and payment. Mail requests must include a money order.
- What happens after I request a driver safety course?
- The court processes the request and notifies you of approval by mail or phone. If approved, the court signs an order allowing you to complete the course and submit the required evidence.