Aledo is a Parker County city of 4,857 on 2.9 square miles, with no police department in the data, and the Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford is about 11.8 miles away, so a process server in Aledo, Texas often carries papers to a courthouse outside town. The paper might be a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate. Attempts begin within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed back.
Aledo Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
The $69 tier is Standard Service, and its attempt falls within 5 business days. The $119 tier is Rush Service, and its attempt falls within 48 hours. The $169 tier is 24-Hour Service, and its attempt falls within 24 hours. Start with the order form or compare on the pricing page. Parker County constables and the sheriff are paid under a schedule the commissioners court adopts (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Aledo: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Who may serve under Rule 103? Officers, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Who may not? Parties and persons with a stake in the outcome. The certification guide covers more.
Where Aledo Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Weatherford is the county seat, and the Parker County Courthouse is at 1 Courthouse Square, Weatherford, TX 76086, about 11.8 miles from Aledo. Justice court handles evictions and civil claims to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. The Parker County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Aledo: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas requires a written notice to vacate before an eviction suit, giving three days or more unless a lease differs. The notice can be mailed, handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, left inside the unit, or emailed under a written agreement. Weekend and holiday days count, with a last day on one rolling to the next business day. Afterward the landlord files a sworn petition, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Aledo Defendants
Divorce goes through district court. Deliver the citation and petition in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. If delivery fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can lead a judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide covers it. For a business, the registered agent takes the papers. The court will not enter default for ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Aledo
Hospitals in range: Medical City Weatherford (713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX 76086, about 10.9 miles), Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F (6100 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76132, about 11.3 miles) and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle (108 Denver Trail, Azle, TX 76020, about 13.3 miles). Witness fees run $10 a day and custodian fees $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Aledo
Aledo mail uses ZIP 76008, close to Annetta, Willow Park and Hudson Oaks.
Aledo Process Server FAQ
Is a party allowed to serve?
Rule 103 says no.
What if the defendant avoids me?
Ask for a Rule 106(b) order with sworn facts.
What starts the default clock?
Filing the signed return.