Ellis County · Court guide
Italy Municipal Court
Italy directs eligible defendants to request driving safety on or before the appearance date, either in person or by mail.
Driving-safety instructionsDates and court contact
- Request permission
- Respond by the appearance date on your citation. Obtain the court's driving-safety approval before starting a course.
- Complete and submit
- Follow the exact completion date and document requirements in the court's written approval. Confirm how to deliver the certificate and any required driving record.
- Court address / visit information
- Office: 161 W. Main Street. Mail: P.O. Box 840, Italy, TX 76651.
- Court contact
- 972-483-7329
Official sources reviewed . Your court’s written order controls the requirements for your case.
Request driving safety in person or by mail
Defendants younger than 17 must make the request in open court with a parent or guardian. Use the city's plea form to organize the response.
Follow the 90-day evidence requirement
Italy's course instructions require both the completion certificate and a certified Type 3A driving record during the deferral period. If documents are late, the court may set a hearing to explain the failure; the judge decides whether additional time will be allowed. Do not assume an extension has been granted.
Official instructions and forms
- Italy — official court instructions
- Plea form and driving-safety request (PDF)
- Deferred Disposition
- Entering a Plea
- Texas judicial directory — court contacts
- FY 2025 municipal traffic activity — Texas Office of Court Administration
Check the linked court material for changes before filing. This is a Bright Driving Safety guide, not an official court website or an individual eligibility decision.
After court approval
Ready for the course?
Bright Driving Safety is TDLR Course Provider #CP1265. The online course is $25; court costs and driving-record fees are separate. Submit your certificate and all documents required by your court on time.