Diboll is an Angelina County city of 4,455 with its own police department, and a process server in Diboll, Texas takes papers toward Lufkin, the county seat, about 10.9 miles away. Papers can be citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices to vacate. Customers choose an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes by email after delivery. Two Lufkin hospitals lie about 10.6 and 10.8 miles away.
Diboll Costs: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Money and speed move together.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
Look at the pricing page, then use the order form. Angelina County constables and the sheriff are paid on a schedule from the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Diboll: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, officers may serve. So may adults of 18 or older whom the court names in writing. So may servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The plaintiff, the defendant and every person with an interest may not. See the certification guide.
Where Diboll Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Filings for Diboll go to Lufkin, the seat of Angelina County, where the courthouse is at 215 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901, about 10.9 miles away. Justice court takes evictions and civil claims up 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 justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Angelina County hub.
Eviction Notices in Diboll: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Diboll landlord's first step is a written notice to vacate. It runs at least three days unless the lease sets another period, and it can be delivered by mail, by hand to a tenant who is 16 or older, inside the premises, or by email the tenant agreed to in writing. All days count, including weekends and holidays, and a final day on one rolls to the next business day. Then the landlord swears out a justice court petition and a sheriff or constable carries the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Diboll Defendants
District court hears divorces. Give the spouse the citation and petition directly, or send them by certified mail with a return receipt. If service fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide has the outline. For a business, serve the registered agent. A ten-day pause applies before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Diboll
Diboll Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin (1201 West Frank Street, Lufkin, TX 75901, about 10.6 miles) and Woodland Heights Medical Center (505 South John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904, about 10.8 miles). Witnesses are compensated at $10 a day and records custodians at $1. The subpoena guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Diboll
Diboll's ZIP is 75941. The listed neighbors are Hudson, Lufkin and Corrigan.
Diboll Process Server FAQ
Can I serve a case I started?
No.
When is a door posting valid?
When Rule 106(b) authorizes it by order.
Why does default wait?
Rule 107(h) requires proof on file ten days.