Benavides, a Duval County city of roughly 1,187 residents, is served by San Diego for county business, and a process server in Benavides, Texas, can deliver your citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate. Three clocks are on offer, and each starts the attempt sooner: Standard Service begins within 5 business days, Rush Service begins within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service begins within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed when the papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Benavides: Three Flat Tiers
Choose by urgency. The economical choice is Standard Service at $69. To hurry the attempt, Rush Service is $119. The fastest, 24-Hour Service, is $169. Read the pricing page or send an order through the order form. Duval County constables and the sheriff serve for county-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Benavides: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names who may serve. Law enforcement qualifies, and so does an adult 18 or older with a court's written order, and so does a certified process server. A person interested in the Benavides case does not qualify.
Where Benavides Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Duval County Courthouse is at 400 East Gravis Street, San Diego, TX 78384, about 15.8 miles from Benavides. Civil claims up to $20,000 and eviction suits are heard in justice court. A county court can take claims from just over $200 up to $20,000 as well, and divorce goes to district court. The precinct turns on where the disputed address lies, and the justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Benavides: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Benavides landlord needs to deliver written notice to vacate before suing. Three days is the least a landlord can give, though a lease may set a longer or shorter time. Mail, delivery inside the home to a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all qualify, and a private server may hand-deliver. A sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation that follows.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Benavides Defendants
Citations travel by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, the court can order another way under Rule 106(b) once a sworn motion lists the attempts. Registered agents accept service for businesses. Ten days must pass after the return goes on file before the court can enter a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Benavides
The summoning party pays a witness $10 for each day of attendance and a records custodian $1. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, 2500 E Main Street, Alice, is about 19.2 miles away and is the only hospital in range.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Benavides
The ZIP code for Benavides is 78341, and San Diego is the nearest neighbor.
Benavides Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since the rule bars parties and anyone else interested.
What if the person avoids service?
When the person keeps dodging, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) lets the judge consider a different method.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After ten days of proof on file, leaving out filing day and judgment day.