Castroville, a city of 2,950 on 3.5 square miles in Medina County, is about 17.3 miles from the courthouse in Hondo, and a process server in Castroville, Texas turns that trip into a short wait. Papers like citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can go out at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours). Proof comes back as a signed Return of Service under Rule 107.
What a Process Server Costs in Castroville: Three Flat Tiers
Standard is for patience. At $69 it allows up to 5 business days. Rush is for impatience, at $119 for an attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour is for emergencies, at $169 for an attempt within 24 hours. Posted prices are on the pricing page, and an order starts at /order. Medina County's constables and sheriff charge fees decided by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Castroville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process under Rule 103 may be served by a sheriff, a constable or another officer; by an adult 18 or older with a written court order; or by a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Anyone interested in the case, including both sides, may not serve.
Where Castroville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Hondo is the county seat, and the Medina County Courthouse, 1100 16th Street, is about 17.3 miles from Castroville. A justice court takes evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court can hear claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The precinct is set by the address in dispute, so the county's justice court clerk can confirm which applies. The Medina County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Castroville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The tenant is entitled to a written notice to vacate before a suit, at least three days unless a lease sets another period. A landlord may mail it, leave it in a conspicuous place inside the unit, or give it to a tenant 16 or older by hand, which a private server can do. When the landlord has filed, the sheriff or a constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Castroville Defendants
The citation and petition should reach the defendant in person or by return-receipt mail. If they cannot, a Rule 106(b) motion sworn to the possible locations and earlier attempts may persuade the judge to approve other service. Registered agents take papers for companies. Judges hold a default until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Castroville
Two San Antonio hospitals tie for closest on file, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center (11212 State Hwy 151) and Westover Hills Baptist Hospital (3011 W Loop 1604 N), each about 12.8 miles from Castroville. Medina Regional Hospital, 3100 Avenue E in Hondo, is about 16.9 miles away. Castroville has its own police department. Witnesses are paid $10 for every day and custodians of records $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Castroville
Castroville is ZIP 78009. LaCoste, Lytle and Natalia are neighbors.
Castroville Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How soon can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof of service is filed, not counting the filing day and the judgment day.