A process server in Cleveland, Texas, a Liberty County city that also reaches into Montgomery County and sits a long 26.1 miles from the county seat of Liberty, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for 7,464 residents, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed back. The city spans 18.8 square miles, has two ZIP codes and keeps its own police department.
Cleveland Costs: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Standard Service: $69; covering an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service: $119; covering an attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service: $169; covering an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page has the list and the order form starts a job.
County constables and sheriffs are an alternative; their fees are set by each county's commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Cleveland: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives three categories: sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law; adults 18 or older appointed in writing by the court; and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and people with a stake cannot serve. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Cleveland Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Liberty County Courthouse is at 1923 Sam Houston Street, Liberty, TX 77575, about 26.1 miles from Cleveland. Because the city also touches Montgomery County, the address in dispute decides which county's court applies. Justice courts hear claims to $20,000 and evictions, county courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts hear $500 to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct. See the Liberty County hub.
Eviction Notices in Cleveland: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A tenant is owed written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. It can be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the unit or emailed under a written agreement. Days include weekends and holidays, but a final day on one moves to the next business day. The case then continues as a sworn petition in justice court, with a sheriff or constable serving the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Cleveland Defendants
Divorce is a district court matter. The citation and petition go to the defendant by hand or by certified mail with return receipt. When that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming locations and tries may win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide outlines it. A corporation's registered agent can accept service. A default must wait ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Cleveland
Cleveland Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Elite Hospital Kingwood (23330 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339, about 21.6 miles), HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (22999 US Hwy 59, Kingwood, TX 77325, about 22.1 miles) and Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood (300 Kingwood Medical Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339, about 22.5 miles). A witness fee of $10 a day applies, and custodians get $1. The subpoena guide explains.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Cleveland
Cleveland uses ZIPs 77327 and 77328. Neighbors: Splendora, Plum Grove and Patton Village.
Cleveland Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, parties cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not without a court order.