Anyone suing or being sued in Corsicana, the Navarro County seat, can order a process server in Corsicana, Texas to deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices. The city has 25,120 residents spread over 23.0 square miles, and the courthouse is less than a mile away. Choose Standard Service for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service for 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service for 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service is sent to you by email after the papers are delivered, so the proof is in hand.
What a Process Server Costs in Corsicana: Three Flat Tiers
Here are Corsicana's three price points. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. They are the same figures that appear on the pricing page and in the order form. If you would prefer the Navarro County constable or sheriff, their fees are set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131), so ask them for the current amount. Choosing a private server is an alternative, not a verdict on either.
Who May Serve Papers in Corsicana: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Whoever delivers a Corsicana citation has to qualify under Rule 103. Sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law qualify. Adults 18 or older qualify if a written court order names them. Process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission qualify too. The disqualified are the parties and anyone interested in the case, so a landlord, spouse or creditor cannot do their own serving. Details on the credential are in the certification guide.
Where Corsicana Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Corsicana is where Navarro County keeps its courthouse. The Navarro County Courthouse is at 300 West 3rd Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75151, about 0.9 miles from Corsicana's center. For civil money claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and for evictions, justice court is the place; divorce is not heard there. County courts also take claims from over $200 up to $20,000. Civil cases over $500 and up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. Since the justice court precinct is determined by the address in dispute, the justice court clerk is the person who can confirm which precinct applies. The Navarro County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Corsicana: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Corsicana landlord who wants possession back cannot skip the notice. It must be in writing and give the tenant at least three days, unless the lease or agreement sets a different period. Mail will do. So will leaving it inside the premises in a conspicuous place, handing it to a tenant aged 16 or over, or sending it electronically if the parties agreed to that in writing. Weekends and holidays are counted as days, but a final day on one gets pushed to the next business day. After the notice period comes the sworn petition in justice court. A private process server is allowed to deliver the notice, though only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation, and an alias citation is available if 5 business days pass after filing.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Corsicana Defendants
Under the rules, a spouse sued for divorce is served with a citation and petition, delivered in person or mailed by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. Sometimes the spouse is simply not findable. Then Rule 106(b) comes in: the plaintiff files a motion and a sworn statement saying where the spouse might be found and what has been tried, and the judge may approve leaving the papers with someone over 16 or using email or social media. Businesses are served via a registered agent, a corporation's president or vice president, or as a last resort the Secretary of State. Ten days of proof of service on file is the waiting period before a default can be entered. The 106(b) guide covers the motion.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Corsicana
Corsicana's police department handles local reports. Records may come from Navarro Regional Hospital, 3201 West Highway 22, Corsicana, TX 75110, about 3.6 miles away, or Ennis Regional Medical Center, 2201 West Lampasas Street, Ennis, TX 75119, about 18.7 miles away. Serving a subpoena means delivering a copy to the witness with any fee the law requires. A witness gets $10 for each day of attendance from the party that summoned them, and a records custodian gets $1. When documents are sought from a nonparty, every party gets 10 days' notice ahead of service. The fee guide explains the fees.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Corsicana
Corsicana's mail runs through ZIP codes 75109 and 75110. Rice, Kerens and Ennis are the nearby places.
Corsicana Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. The rule bars anyone with an interest in the outcome, which includes you as the party.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent first. If none can be found with reasonable diligence the Secretary of State may receive the papers. See services and the FAQ.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not without a Rule 106(b) order from the court.