Corrigan is a Polk County town in Texas of about 1,470 people with a police department of its own, and a process server in Corrigan, TX serves papers for filings at the courthouse in Livingston, 20.9 miles away. For citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate alike, the attempt can come within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service reaches the customer by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Corrigan: Three Flat Tiers
A Corrigan job starts at $69 with Standard Service and an attempt within 5 business days. Stepping up to $119 buys Rush Service and an attempt within 48 hours, and stepping up to $169 buys 24-Hour Service and an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page shows all three, and the order form begins a request. Polk County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Corrigan: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, only sheriffs and constables, adults named in written court orders, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. A party to the case may not.
Where Corrigan Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Polk County Courthouse, 101 West Church Street in Livingston, is about 20.9 miles from Corrigan in a straight line. A Polk County justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. Claims from $200 to $20,000 may also go to county court, and civil cases from $500 up to $325,000 may go to a statutory county court. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Polk County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Corrigan: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For a Corrigan tenant, the first paper is a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease provides a different period. The landlord can mail it, leave it in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand it to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can hand-deliver. A sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation after filing, and an alias may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Corrigan Defendants
Divorce citations go by personal delivery or registered or certified mail. If neither works, the court can be asked to authorize something else through a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents accept service for companies. The court holds off on any default judgment until proof of service has been filed for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Corrigan
The Corrigan Police Department is local. CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston, 1717 Hwy 59 Bypass, is about 19.4 miles away; Woodland Heights Medical Center, 505 South John Redditt Drive in Lufkin, about 23.6 miles; and CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, 1201 West Frank Street, about 23.9 miles. Witnesses receive $10 for each attendance day, and records custodians receive $1 when they produce records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Corrigan
Corrigan uses ZIP code 75939, and Diboll is the neighboring city.
Corrigan Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since a party cannot.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the clerk has held the proof of service for ten days.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.