De Leon is a Comanche County city of 2,257 on 2.2 square miles, and a process server in De Leon, Texas serves it from about 15.3 miles away from the courthouse in Comanche. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be ordered at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in De Leon: Three Flat Tiers
Prices in De Leon are flat and rise with speed. Standard Service at $69 leaves up to five business days. Rush Service at $119 puts the attempt inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $169 puts it inside 24 hours. The pricing page shows them, and /order starts a job. What the sheriff and constables in Comanche County charge is up to the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in De Leon: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A De Leon case can be served by the sheriff or a constable, by a court-named adult who is 18 or older, or by a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, as Rule 103 provides. The lawsuit's parties may not do it.
Where De Leon Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Comanche is the county seat, and the Comanche County Courthouse, 101 West Central Avenue, is about 15.3 miles from De Leon. Comanche County justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The disputed address fixes the precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm. The Comanche County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in De Leon: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate must come first, giving at least three days unless the lease sets another period. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the home, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all comply, and a private server can do the delivery by hand. Eviction citations, once the case is filed, are served by the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for De Leon Defendants
De Leon defendants receive the citation and petition by hand or by mail with a return receipt. If a defendant cannot be found, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely locations and attempts can ask a judge to approve another way. Registered agents accept papers for companies. Nobody may take a default until the return has sat on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near De Leon
Comanche County Medical Center, 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, is about 8.6 miles away. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill, 411 N Belknap St, Stephenville, is about 20.8 miles. Each subpoenaed witness is owed $10 for every day at service, and each records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around De Leon
De Leon is ZIP 76444. Dublin, Comanche and Stephenville are neighbors.
De Leon Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask for a Rule 106(b) order.