Cresson covers 11.6 square miles and lies in Hood, Johnson and Parker counties in Texas, with about 1,350 residents, and a process server in Cresson, TX serves Hood County cases filed 12.4 miles away at the Hood County Justice Center in Granbury. The data lists no police department. For citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, the attempt can fall within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is emailed to the customer.
What a Process Server Costs in Cresson: Three Flat Tiers
Cresson customers pay by speed. Standard Service at $69 starts the attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 within 24 hours. See pricing or the order form. Each county's commissioners court sets its own constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131, and Cresson sits in three of them.
Who May Serve Papers in Cresson: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs and constables, adults named in written court orders, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. A party may not.
Where Cresson Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Hood County, the Hood County Justice Center is at 1200 West Pearl Street in Granbury, about 12.4 miles from Cresson in a straight line. The justice court handles eviction suits and civil claims of up to $20,000 excluding interest. County court takes claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. Because Cresson also reaches into Johnson and Parker counties, the county clerk or justice court clerk can confirm where an address belongs. The Hood County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Cresson: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Cresson landlords owe the tenant a written notice to vacate before filing, at least three days unless the lease sets another period. Mailing it, leaving it inside the home in plain sight, or putting it in the hands of a tenant who is 16 or older all satisfy the delivery rules, and a private server can make that hand delivery. Only a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Cresson Defendants
A citation should be handed to the defendant or sent by registered or certified mail. If that does not work, the court may approve some other method on a sworn motion under Rule 106(b). Registered agents take service for companies. Courts will not allow a default judgment until proof of service has been filed ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Cresson
Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1310 Paluxy Rd in Granbury, is about 13.5 miles away; Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, 6100 Harris Pkwy, about 14.5 miles; and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, 201 Walls Drive, about 17.1 miles. The witness fee is $10 for each attendance day, and the records custodian's fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Cresson
Cresson uses ZIP codes 76035 and 76049. Godley, DeCordova and Granbury are neighboring cities.
Cresson Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since a party to the case cannot.
What if the person avoids service?
The court can be asked for another method by a sworn motion under Rule 106(b).
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.