Cotulla anchors La Salle County: a city of 3,726 on 2.0 square miles, with the courthouse about 0.1 miles from town, so a process server in Cotulla, Texas has little distance to cover for county papers. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) all serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 comes by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Cotulla: Three Flat Tiers
Standard costs $69 and allows 5 business days. Rush costs $119 and begins within 48 hours. 24-Hour costs $169 and begins within 24 hours. Compare on the pricing page or go straight to /order. La Salle County's constable and sheriff charge fees set by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Cotulla: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets a sheriff or constable serve, as well as an adult 18 or older with a written court order and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and others with an interest may not.
Where Cotulla Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
La Salle County Courthouse, 101 Courthouse Square, is about 0.1 miles from Cotulla, which is the county seat. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 are heard by justice courts. County courts overlap above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. For the precinct, the address in dispute controls, and the justice court clerk can confirm. The La Salle County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Cotulla: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Written notice to vacate of at least three days comes before a suit unless the lease sets a different time. A private server can hand-deliver it to a tenant 16 or older; mail or inside placement in a conspicuous place also works. After filing, only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Cotulla Defendants
Citations and petitions are handed over personally or mailed with return receipt. A defendant who evades may be served by court-approved methods under Rule 106(b), after a sworn motion naming possible locations and past attempts. Companies are served via a registered agent. Ten days of proof on file must pass before a default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Cotulla
No hospital is listed within range of Cotulla, so records subpoenas usually go to the nearest hospital system, which the lawyer on the case can identify. A witness is owed $10 per day at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Cotulla
Cotulla is ZIP 78014. Dilley is the neighbor listed.
Cotulla Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No.
How soon can a default be taken?
After ten days with proof of service on file, not counting filing and judgment days.