Eagle Lake, in Colorado County, is a city of 3,445 about 15.1 miles from the courthouse in Columbus, and a process server in Eagle Lake, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard at $69 gives an attempt within 5 business days, Rush at $119 gives one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour at $169 gives one within 24 hours. The signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Eagle Lake: Three Flat Tiers
These are flat rates: Standard Service at $69 and Rush Service at $119 and 24-Hour Service at $169. Compare timing on the pricing page, then order. Colorado County's sheriff and constables charge fees from the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Eagle Lake: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103: sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. Parties and other interested persons may not.
Where Eagle Lake Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Columbus is the county seat, and the Colorado County Courthouse, 400 Spring Street, is about 15.1 miles from Eagle Lake. In justice court you will find evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. Claims above $200 can also go to county courts, and statutory county courts reach $325,000. Precinct follows the address in dispute; ask the justice court clerk. The Colorado County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Eagle Lake: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords give written notice to vacate at least three days ahead, unless a lease says otherwise. It can be mailed, left inside in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. After filing, the citation is for a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Eagle Lake Defendants
Citations and petitions go to defendants personally or by return-receipt mail. A defendant who cannot be reached may be served another way if a judge approves it on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents accept papers for companies. A default judgment must wait for ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Eagle Lake
Rice Medical Center, 600 South Austin Road, is about 1.0 miles from Eagle Lake. Columbus Community Hospital, 110 Shult Dr, Columbus, is about 14.8 miles away. Eagle Lake has its own police department. A witness is owed $10 per day at service; a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is ZIP 77434. Sealy, Columbus and Wallis are neighbors.
Eagle Lake Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How soon can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof of service is filed, excluding filing and judgment days.