For a process server in Canyon Creek, Texas, an unincorporated Hood County community only about 5.1 miles from the Hood County Justice Center in Granbury, delivery of citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate is quick work. Standard Service makes the attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Once the papers are delivered, you receive a signed Return of Service by email. Canyon Creek is a Census-designated place of 1,249 people with no city government, and the Hood County Sheriff's Office covers it.
What a Process Server Costs in Canyon Creek: Three Flat Tiers
Standard costs $69 and Rush costs $119 while 24-Hour costs $169. In a Texas state-court case, the citation or summons carries an extra $100 fee. Check the pricing page, then use the order form. Constables and the sheriff may serve as well, at fees set by the Hood County commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Canyon Creek: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 a sheriff, a constable, an adult acting under a statute or written court order, or a Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process server may serve. No party or interested person may.
Where Canyon Creek Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Filings go to the Hood County Justice Center, 1200 West Pearl Street, Granbury, TX 76048, in the county seat. A Hood County justice court hears evictions and claims up to $20,000. County court shares cases over $200 up to $20,000 and a statutory county court can take civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. Divorces belong to district court. The precinct follows the address in dispute; the justice court clerk can confirm which one.
Eviction Notices in Canyon Creek: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Canyon Creek rentals need at least three days' written notice to vacate unless a lease sets another period. It may be mailed, left inside the premises in plain view, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically under a written agreement. Only the Hood County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve the citation that follows the sworn petition.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Canyon Creek Defendants
A Canyon Creek spouse is served personally or by certified mail. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win approval for leaving papers with someone over 16 at the residence or using email or social media. Businesses are served through registered agents.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Canyon Creek
Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1310 Paluxy Rd, Granbury, TX 76048, is about 4.0 miles away; Glen Rose Medical Center, 1021 Holden Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043, about 10.4 miles; Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, 201 Walls Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031, about 18.0 miles. Each attendance day earns the witness $10 and a custodian gets $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Canyon Creek
ZIP code 76048 serves Canyon Creek. Granbury, DeCordova and Pecan Plantation are next door; see the Hood County page.
Canyon Creek Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or through the Secretary of State when the agent is missing from the registered office.
What if the person avoids service?
The court can order an alternative method under Rule 106(b).
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the return is filed.