Crane is both a city and a county, with the courthouse about 0.3 miles from town, and a process server in Crane, Texas serves 3,476 residents on 1.1 square miles. 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). After delivery, a signed Rule 107 Return of Service arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Crane: Three Flat Tiers
A tight schedule costs more. A relaxed one does not. Standard is $69 and gives 5 business days to an attempt. Rush is $119 and gives 48 hours. 24-Hour is $169 and gives 24 hours. See pricing or go to order. Crane County sets constable and sheriff fees through its commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Crane: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 allows sheriffs and constables, adults at least 18 holding a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The plaintiff, defendant and anyone else with a stake in the result cannot do it.
Where Crane Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Crane County Courthouse, 201 West 6th Street, is about 0.3 miles from Crane, and Crane is the county seat. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court can hear claims above $200. Statutory county courts reach $325,000. Because the precinct depends on the address in dispute, the county's justice court clerk can say which applies. The Crane County hub has related pages.
Eviction Notices in Crane: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Three days of written notice to vacate is the baseline, and a written lease can set a different period. Mailing, leaving the notice inside in a conspicuous place, or giving it to a tenant 16 or older all satisfy delivery. Private servers can hand it over. The eviction case's citation goes through a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Crane Defendants
A divorce citation and petition should reach the defendant personally or by return-receipt mail. A defendant who cannot be located may be served by another method if the judge agrees after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Companies are reached through a registered agent. No default judgment can be signed until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Crane
Crane County Hospital District, 1310 S Alford St, is about 0.1 miles from town. McCamey Hospital, 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, is about 15.8 miles away. Local police work falls to the Crane Police Department. A subpoenaed witness is owed $10 each day; a custodian of records $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Crane
Crane is ZIP 79731. McCamey is the neighbor listed.
Crane Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers on my own case?
No.
Can a roommate accept a citation?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.