Bovina is a small Parmer County city in Texas, home to about 1,690 people and a police department, and a process server in Bovina, TX can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. The signed Return of Service is emailed afterward. Farwell, 12.6 miles off, is where Parmer County keeps its courthouse.
What a Process Server Costs in Bovina: Three Flat Tiers
Bovina buyers have three speeds to pick from. Standard Service at $69 starts with an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 moves the attempt up to within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 moves it up again, to within 24 hours. The pricing page has the same list, and the order form starts a job. Parmer County's constables and sheriff charge fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Bovina: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows peace officers, adults a judge has authorized in writing, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve process. It excludes the plaintiff, the defendant and anyone else with a stake in the suit.
Where Bovina Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Bovina cases are filed at the Parmer County Courthouse, 401 3rd Street in Farwell, about 12.6 miles away in a straight line. A justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, and evictions. A county court takes claims between $200 and $20,000 and a statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The county's justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for a Bovina address. See the Parmer County hub.
Eviction Notices in Bovina: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Bovina landlord must give the tenant a written notice to vacate of at least three days before filing, unless the lease sets another period. It can be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. Only a sheriff or constable can serve the court's eviction citation, and an alias may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Bovina Defendants
For a divorce, the citation should reach the spouse in person or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If neither works, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to approve another reasonable method. Companies take service through registered agents. Rule 107 delays a default judgment until proof of service has been filed ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Bovina
The Bovina Police Department covers the city. Parmer County Community Hospital, 1307 Cleveland Street in Friona, is about 12.8 miles away, and Muleshoe Area Medical Center, 708 S 1st St in Muleshoe, is about 24.3 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Bovina
Bovina has ZIP code 79009, with Farwell and Friona as neighboring cities.
Bovina Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the rules bar every party to the case.
What if the person avoids service?
A sworn Rule 106(b) motion lets a judge consider another way to give notice.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.