Castle Hills is a city of 3,977 on just 2.5 square miles, entirely surrounded by San Antonio, and a process server in Castle Hills, Texas works Bexar County cases: citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Under Standard at $69 the attempt comes within 5 business days, while Rush at $119 brings it within 48 hours and 24-Hour at $169 within 24 hours. Once papers are in hand, the server signs a Rule 107 Return of Service and emails it to the customer.
What a Process Server Costs in Castle Hills: Three Flat Tiers
Standard is $69 and suits papers with a week of slack. Rush is $119. 24-Hour is $169. See pricing or begin at /order. Bexar County's constables and sheriff charge under fees from the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131), so you can compare them with a private server.
Who May Serve Papers in Castle Hills: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 says a sheriff, a constable, an adult 18 or older authorized by written court order, or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. A party or other interested person may not. The clerk can mail a citation, registered or certified mail, on request.
Where Castle Hills Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street in San Antonio, is about 7.2 miles from Castle Hills, and San Antonio is the county seat. Justice courts hear civil matters to $20,000 plus evictions, and statutory county courts reach $325,000. Divorces do not go to justice court. The precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. Visit the Bexar County hub.
Eviction Notices in Castle Hills: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate of at least three days comes before any eviction suit, unless the lease sets another period. Accepted delivery: mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older. A private server can deliver it. The landlord's later court filing leads to an eviction citation that only a sheriff or constable may serve.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Castle Hills Defendants
Handing the papers to the defendant is the default. Mailing with return receipt is also allowed. If neither succeeds, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may persuade the court to permit leaving them with someone over 16 at a likely address. Legal entities are reached through registered agents. A default judgment is not available until the proof of service is ten days old.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Castle Hills
Medical Center hospitals cluster nearby: UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Ho, 8311 Ewing Halsell Dr, about 3.1 miles; University Health System, 4502 Medical Dr, about 3.5 miles; and Methodist Hospital, 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, about 3.5 miles. A witness is owed $10 a day, paid at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Castle Hills
ZIP code 78213 covers Castle Hills. San Antonio, Balcones Heights and Olmos Park are neighbors.
Castle Hills Process Server FAQ
Can I serve papers on my own lawsuit?
No.
Can the papers be left with a neighbor?
Only if a court orders that under Rule 106(b).