Ben Bolt, Texas, is a Census-designated place in Jim Wells County, and a process server bringing papers here is serving an unincorporated community that has no city government; county courts in Alice and the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department fill those roles. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served with Standard Service (attempt within 5 business days), Rush Service (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour Service (within 24 hours). After delivery, you are emailed a signed Return of Service. Ben Bolt counted 1,662 people on about 12.2 square miles.
Ben Bolt Process Server Rates: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service runs $69 while Rush Service runs $119; the fastest, 24-Hour Service, runs $169. The pricing page explains them; send papers via the order form. Expect a $100 fee on top for a Texas state-court citation or summons. Jim Wells County constables and the sheriff also serve, at fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is an alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Ben Bolt: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 lets a sheriff, constable, adult 18 or older authorized by law or court order, or someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve process. The parties, and anyone who would benefit from the outcome, may not. A certified server signs the return under penalty of perjury.
Where Ben Bolt Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Jim Wells County Courthouse, 200 North Almond Street, Alice, TX 78332, is about 6.2 miles from Ben Bolt in the county seat. A Jim Wells County justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000; the county court shares the band above $200. The justice of the peace precinct depends on the address in dispute, and the Jim Wells County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Ben Bolt: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Ben Bolt landlord gives the tenant at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise. It can be mailed, given to a tenant 16 or older, placed inside the home in a conspicuous spot, or sent by agreed electronic means, and a private server may make the hand delivery. The citation in the justice court case is reserved for the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Ben Bolt Defendants
In a Ben Bolt divorce, service starts with personal delivery or certified mail to the spouse. When a spouse cannot be reached, a sworn account of the locations and attempts supports a Rule 106(b) motion; the judge may then allow leaving papers with someone over 16 or service by social media. If the defendant is a corporation, its president, any vice president or its registered agent can accept the papers. Ten days must pass with the return on file before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Ben Bolt
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, 2500 E Main Street, is about 4.7 miles away; CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg at 1311 East General Cavazos Blvd in Kingsville is about 19.2 miles. For law enforcement records in Ben Bolt, subpoena the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance, paid at service; a records custodian receives $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Ben Bolt
Ben Bolt addresses use ZIP 78332 or 78342. Rancho Alegre, Alice and San Diego are nearby; see the Jim Wells County page.
Ben Bolt Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
On its registered agent at the registered office; failing that, through the Texas Secretary of State.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. You are a party, so Rule 103 bars you.