De Kalb is a Bowie County city in Texas of about 1,520 people, and a process server in De Kalb, TX works 12.4 miles from the courthouse in New Boston. The data lists no police department and no hospital in range for De Kalb. A citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can get its attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service comes back by email.
What a Process Server Costs in De Kalb: Three Flat Tiers
Anyone ordering in De Kalb sees three prices. Standard Service at $69 allows 5 business days before the attempt. Rush Service at $119 allows 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 allows 24 hours. The pricing page explains each one, and the order form opens the request. Bowie County's commissioners court, under Local Government Code 118.131, sets the fees constables and the sheriff collect.
Who May Serve Papers in De Kalb: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 the people who may deliver a De Kalb citation are sheriffs and constables, adults a court has named in writing, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties are excluded.
Where De Kalb Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Bowie County keeps its courthouse at 710 James Bowie Drive in New Boston, about 12.4 miles from De Kalb in a straight line. The justice court decides evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. Between $200 and $20,000 a county court can also act, and a statutory county court can hear civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk knows which precinct covers a particular address. The Bowie County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in De Kalb: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A De Kalb landlord cannot go straight to court. The tenant must first receive a written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease sets another period, by mail, by a copy left inside the home in plain view, or by hand to someone 16 or older who is a tenant. A private server may deliver by hand. Once the suit is filed, only a sheriff or constable may serve the citation, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for De Kalb Defendants
The expected ways to serve a citation are hand delivery and registered or certified mail. A defendant who cannot be found that way can still be reached if the court grants a sworn Rule 106(b) motion detailing where the person might be and what has been tried. Companies receive service through registered agents. The default judgment waiting period is ten days from the filing of proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near De Kalb
No hospital turned up within range of De Kalb, so records subpoenas generally go to the nearest hospital system. Whoever summons a witness owes $10 for each day of attendance at the time of service, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around De Kalb
De Kalb uses ZIP code 75559, and its neighboring cities are New Boston and Hooks.
De Kalb Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because a party to the case is excluded from serving.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
Substituted service is possible through a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.