Devine is a Medina County city of 4,317 with its own police department, and the county seat of Hondo is about 20.1 miles away, so a process server in Devine, Texas often prepares papers for a courthouse in another city. A citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can each be served. Attempts start within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. Two hospitals are listed, about 19.0 and 22.8 miles off.
Devine Rates: What a Process Server Costs
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page lists these and the order form starts a job. The sheriff and constables of Medina County charge what the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is a different channel.
Who May Serve Papers in Devine: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows officers, adults of 18 or older named in a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and anyone interested in the case are excluded. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Devine Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Hondo is the county seat, and the Medina County Courthouse is at 1100 16th Street, Hondo, TX 78861, about 20.1 miles from Devine. Justice court takes evictions and civil claims to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the justice precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Medina County hub.
Eviction Notices in Devine: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Devine landlords begin with a written notice to vacate of three days or more, unless the lease says otherwise. It may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the premises, or emailed where the tenant consented in writing. The days include weekends and holidays, and a final day on one rolls ahead. Once the notice period ends, the landlord files a sworn petition, and the justice court's citation is served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Devine Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. Serve the spouse personally or by certified mail marked for a return receipt. If personal service fails, the filer can swear to likely places and failed tries under Rule 106(b) and request email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. A company is reached through the agent on its registration. A default must wait out ten days after filing.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Devine
Devine Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Medina Regional Hospital (3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX 78861, about 19.0 miles) and Frio Regional Hospital (200 S IH 35, Pearsall, TX 78061, about 22.8 miles). Witnesses are owed $10 a day, custodians $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Devine
Devine is ZIP 78016. Natalia, Lytle and LaCoste are listed neighbors.
Devine Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
Can papers go on a door?
Only by Rule 106(b) order.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.