Baird is the Callahan County seat in Texas, home to about 1,475 people, and a process server in Baird, TX works 0.1 miles from the courthouse door. Whatever needs delivering, from a citation or petition to a subpoena or notice to vacate, can get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the customer's proof is a signed Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Baird: Three Flat Tiers
Baird's price list is flat and short. Choose Standard Service at $69 if an attempt within 5 business days is soon enough, Rush Service at $119 if it must happen within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 if it must happen within 24 hours. The pricing page has the full table and the order form takes requests. Callahan County's commissioners court sets what constables and the sheriff charge under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Baird: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 says who may serve in Baird, and the answer is sheriffs and constables, adults whom a court order names, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties are not on the list.
Where Baird Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Callahan County Courthouse, 100 West 4th Street, is about 0.1 miles from the middle of Baird. Justice court is where evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest are decided. A county court can take claims between $200 and $20,000 and a statutory county court can take civil cases from $500 up to $325,000. Ask the justice court clerk which precinct covers an address. The Callahan County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Baird: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Baird landlords begin with a written notice to vacate that gives the tenant at least three days, unless the lease sets some other period. It can be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do that handing. The eviction suit's citation, though, may be served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Baird Defendants
The usual way to serve a citation is in person or by registered or certified mail. If a defendant cannot be reached, the court can approve another way after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion that details the earlier attempts. Registered agents take service for businesses. Ten days after proof of service is filed is the earliest a default judgment can be granted.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Baird
Hendrick Medical Center, 1900 Pine in Abilene, is about 20.2 miles from Baird. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, and the custodian's fee for records is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Baird
Baird has ZIP code 79504, and its neighboring city is Clyde.
Baird Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the plaintiff and the defendant are both barred.
How is a company served?
Papers go to its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
Substituted service requires a court order under Rule 106(b).