Crowley is a Tarrant County city of 18,065 people on 7.5 square miles, and a process server in Crowley, TX works about 12.6 miles from the courthouse in Fort Worth. Papers may be citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices to vacate. Standard Service plans an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service plans one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. After delivery, a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you. A Burleson hospital sits about 2.2 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Crowley: Three Flat Tiers
Crowley's prices: Standard Service, $69. Rush Service, $119. 24-Hour Service, $169. Nothing else is added, and the pricing page and order form match. Tarrant County constables and the sheriff can serve as well, charging fees the commissioners court sets (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server remains another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Crowley: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A Crowley neighbor cannot serve your papers for you if the neighbor stands to gain or lose from the case, and neither can you. That is the effect of Rule 103. The people it permits are sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide covers the credential.
Where Crowley Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Fort Worth is the county seat, and the Tarrant County Courthouse is at 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, about 12.6 miles from Crowley in a straight line. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, but not divorces. County courts overlap above $200 up to $20,000 and civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 can be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. A call to the justice court clerk will confirm which precinct covers an address. See the Tarrant County page.
Eviction Notices in Crowley: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An eviction in Crowley turns on a notice to vacate that gives at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says otherwise. The Property Code approves mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic communication agreed in writing. The count includes weekends and holidays, though a deadline on one moves to the next business day. Then the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court. A private server can deliver the notice but not the eviction citation, which only a sheriff or constable can serve; an alias citation may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Crowley Defendants
Divorce papers carry a citation, which must reach the spouse in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. When it cannot, Rule 106(b) lets the plaintiff ask the court for another method, with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. A judge may allow leaving papers with someone over 16 or sending them by email or social media. A company is reached through its registered agent, a president or vice president if a corporation, or the Secretary of State. Ten days of proof of service on file are required before a default judgment. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Crowley
Crowley Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital, 12500 South Freeway Suite 100, Burleson, TX 76028 (about 2.2 miles), Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F, 6100 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76132 (about 6.8 miles), and Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South, 11801 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76115 (about 7.2 miles). A subpoena is delivered with a copy to the witness and any fee required. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance from the summoning party, a records custodian $1. For documents from a nonparty, all parties get 10 days' notice. The fee guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Crowley
Crowley's ZIP code is 76036. Its neighbors are Fort Worth, Burleson and Edgecliff Village.
Crowley Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is an interested person under Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Record each attempt and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. The services page and FAQ have more.