Burkburnett is a Wichita County city of 10,940 people on 11.4 square miles, but the county seat is Wichita Falls, about 12.0 miles away, so a process server in Burkburnett, Texas often drives papers toward that courthouse. The jobs include citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Attempts run within 5 business days on Standard Service, 48 hours on Rush Service, and 24 hours on 24-Hour Service. When a job finishes, the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is mailed to you electronically, which means by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Burkburnett: Three Flat Tiers
- Standard Service: $69.
- Rush Service: $119.
- 24-Hour Service: $169.
That order runs from slowest to fastest, and it matches the pricing page and the order form. Wichita County's constables and sheriff are another route, with fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another possibility.
Who May Serve Papers in Burkburnett: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A plaintiff in Burkburnett who thinks of walking papers over personally should know Rule 103 says no. It also says no to the defendant, to a spouse with a stake, to a creditor or landlord with one. The yeses go to sheriffs and constables and others authorized by law, to adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and to process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide explains the certificate.
Where Burkburnett Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Wichita Falls is the county seat. The Wichita County Courthouse is at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, about 12.0 miles from Burkburnett in a straight line. Civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions belong in justice court; divorces belong in other courts. A county court covers amounts from over $200 up to $20,000 too, and civil cases from over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. Which precinct covers a given address is a question for the justice court clerk. See the Wichita County page.
Eviction Notices in Burkburnett: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
In Burkburnett the eviction timeline begins with a landlord's notice to vacate, in writing, granting at least three days unless the lease or agreement sets another period. The notice can travel by mail, by conspicuous placement inside the premises, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or by electronic communication agreed in writing. Calendar days all count, and a last day on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. After that the landlord can file a sworn petition in justice court. A private process server may deliver the notice, while the eviction citation can only be served by a sheriff or constable, with an alias citation available if 5 business days pass after filing.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Burkburnett Defendants
A divorce citation for a Burkburnett spouse goes out by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If that fails, the plaintiff may ask for court-approved service under Rule 106(b), with a sworn statement of probable locations and earlier attempts. Possible orders include papers left with someone over 16 and delivery by email or social media. A company defendant is reached at its registered agent, at a corporation's president or vice president, or through the Secretary of State. Judgment by default waits until proof of service has been on file ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide explains more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Burkburnett
Burkburnett Police Department takes local reports. United Regional Health Care System, 1600 11th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, is about 12.5 miles away, and Electra Memorial Hospital, 1207 S Bailey Street, Electra, TX 76360, about 20.8 miles. A subpoena is delivered to the witness as a copy, with any fee the law requires. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, due from the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. For documents in the hands of a nonparty, all parties must have 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Burkburnett
Burkburnett has ZIP code 76354. Iowa Park, Wichita Falls and Lakeside City are nearby.
Burkburnett Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 excludes parties.
What if the person avoids service?
Document each try and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order. See the services page and the FAQ.