A process server in Donna, TX can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices in Hidalgo County on one of three clocks, even though the courthouse is in Edinburg, about 12.4 miles from this city of 16,790 people on 8.3 square miles. With Standard Service the attempt happens within 5 business days. With Rush Service it happens within 48 hours. With 24-Hour Service it happens within 24 hours. Customers then get a signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Donna: Three Flat Tiers
For Donna the three prices are fixed. Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169. The pricing page and the order form show the same three. Hidalgo County's constables and sheriff may serve too, with fees the commissioners court sets (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another possibility.
Who May Serve Papers in Donna: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A friend of the plaintiff cannot serve the papers in Donna just by being a friend. Under Rule 103, an adult 18 or older may serve only if a written court order names that adult. The default servers are sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons are shut out. The certification guide has more.
Where Donna Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Edinburg is the county seat. The Hidalgo County Courthouse is at 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, about 12.4 miles from Donna in a straight line. A claim up to $20,000 (excluding interest) or an eviction can go to justice court. A divorce cannot. County courts overlap above $200 up to $20,000 and a civil case over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. The clerk of the justice court can say which precinct applies. The Hidalgo County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Donna: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The Donna landlord's first duty is the written notice to vacate. It gives at least three days, unless the lease or agreement sets another period. It can be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, or sent electronically if the parties agreed in writing. Calendar days count, so a final day on a weekend or holiday waits for the next business day. Next the landlord files the sworn petition with the justice court. A private server can deliver the notice but cannot serve the eviction citation, which is for a sheriff or constable; an alias citation may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Donna Defendants
Divorce citations are served by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If a spouse cannot be found, the plaintiff can move under Rule 106(b) for something else, backed by a sworn statement naming likely locations and what was tried. A judge may approve leaving papers with someone older than 16, or email or social media. A business is served at its registered agent, or a corporate president or vice president, or else the Secretary of State. A default must wait until ten days after proof of service is filed. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Donna
Donna Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Knapp Medical Center, 1401 East Eight Street, Weslaco, TX 78596 (about 3.8 miles), South Texas Health System, 1102 W Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 (about 11.4 miles), and Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 101 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503 (about 11.6 miles). A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness along with any fee required. A witness gets $10 per day of attendance from the summoning party, and a records custodian gets $1. A nonparty documents subpoena needs 10 days' notice to all parties. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Donna
Donna's ZIP code is 78537. Weslaco, Alamo and Progreso are the neighboring places.
Donna Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.
How is a company served?
Hand the papers to its registered agent, or to an officer, or if neither can be found to the Secretary of State. See services and the FAQ.