Boyd is a Wise County town in Texas of about 1,415 people with its own police department, and a process server in Boyd, TX serves filings made at the courthouse in Decatur, 10.5 miles away. A citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Boyd: Three Flat Tiers
Boyd's tiers differ by speed. Standard Service at $69 allows up to 5 business days for the attempt, Rush Service at $119 allows 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 allows 24 hours. The pricing page shows the numbers and the order form begins a job. The commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees in Wise County under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Boyd: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
According to Rule 103, officers like sheriffs and constables, adults named in written court orders, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. People with a stake in the case may not.
Where Boyd Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Wise County Courthouse is at 101 North Trinity Street in Decatur, about 10.5 miles from Boyd in a straight line. Justice court decides evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. County court can also decide claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court can decide civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct an address is in. See the Wise County hub.
Eviction Notices in Boyd: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The first paper in a Boyd eviction is a written notice to vacate with at least three days, unless the lease sets a different period. The landlord can mail it, leave it somewhere visible inside the home, or give it to a tenant aged 16 or older, and a private server can do the giving. Once the case is filed, only a sheriff or constable can serve the citation, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Boyd Defendants
Citations go to the defendant by hand or through registered or certified mail. If a defendant cannot be reached, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can persuade the court to allow another method. A company receives service through its registered agent. A default judgment cannot be entered before proof of service has been filed ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Boyd
The Boyd Police Department is local. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail, is about 14.2 miles away; Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Trail in Fort Worth, about 18.1 miles; and Medical City Alliance, 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, about 19.4 miles. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Boyd
Boyd is ZIP code 76023. Aurora, Rhome and Newark are neighboring cities.
Boyd Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since a party to the case cannot serve it.
What if the person avoids service?
A sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask for another method.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.