Booker is a Lipscomb County town in Texas of about 1,430 people, and its county seat, Lipscomb, is 21.5 miles away, so a process server in Booker, TX often carries papers for a courthouse well out of town. The Booker Police Department is local. An attempt on a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can come within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Booker: Three Flat Tiers
Booker customers can pick Standard Service at $69 and an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 and one within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 and one within 24 hours. The pricing page lays out the three, and the order form takes the job. Lipscomb County's constables and sheriff are paid fees that the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Booker: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 does not let the litigants themselves carry the papers. Service is for sheriffs and constables, for adults named in a written court order, and for servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Where Booker Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Lipscomb County Courthouse is at 105 Oak Street in Lipscomb, about 21.5 miles from Booker in a straight line. Justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. County court takes claims from $200 to $20,000 too, and statutory county court can take civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct matches an address. The Lipscomb County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Booker: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Booker landlord starts with a written notice to vacate, at least three days long unless the lease sets another period. Mailing it, putting it inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handing it to a tenant who is 16 or older is allowed, and a private server can hand-deliver. After filing, only a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Booker Defendants
A divorce citation goes to the spouse in person or by registered or certified mail. If that fails, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can ask the judge to approve another method. A company is served at its registered agent. A default judgment is unavailable before proof of service has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Booker
Ochiltree General Hospital, 3101 Garrett Drive in Perryton, is about 15.6 miles from Booker. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Booker
Booker's ZIP code is 79005, and Perryton is the neighboring city.
Booker Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because anyone who is a party to the lawsuit is barred.
What if the person avoids service?
A sworn Rule 106(b) motion lets the court consider a different method.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.