About 14.9 miles lie between East Bernard and the courthouse in Wharton, so a process server in East Bernard, Texas, a Wharton County city of 2,219 on 3.8 square miles, helps with citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are on offer, with a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in East Bernard: Three Flat Tiers
Three prices, ordered by urgency. Standard at $69 is the patient option. Rush at $119 puts the attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour at $169 puts it within a day. Details are on the pricing page, and a request can start at /order. Wharton County's constables and sheriff are paid under a fee schedule from the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in East Bernard: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
East Bernard cases follow Rule 103, under which a sheriff or constable may serve, a court-named adult aged 18 or older may serve, and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. A party or anyone else with an interest in the case may not.
Where East Bernard Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Wharton is the county seat, and the Wharton County Courthouse, 103 South Fulton Street, is about 14.9 miles from East Bernard. Justice court in Wharton County hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. Which precinct applies depends on the address in dispute, so the county's justice court clerk can say. See the Wharton County hub.
Eviction Notices in East Bernard: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before an East Bernard landlord can sue, the tenant needs a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless a lease provides another period. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the home, or hand delivery to a tenant of 16 or older meets the rule, and a private server can deliver. The eviction suit's citation is for the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for East Bernard Defendants
The citation and petition ought to reach the defendant directly, or arrive by mail with a return receipt. If a defendant cannot be found, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming possible locations and past attempts may persuade a judge to approve another method. Registered agents handle papers for companies. The court will not entertain a default until the return is ten days old.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near East Bernard
The nearest hospital on file is Rice Medical Center, 600 South Austin Road, Eagle Lake, about 17.6 miles from East Bernard. Oakbend Medical Center, 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, is about 18.0 miles, and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, 23900 Katy Freeway, Katy, about 20.6 miles. Each subpoenaed witness is owed $10 for every day, and each records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around East Bernard
East Bernard is ZIP 77435. Wallis, Weston Lakes and Wharton are neighbors.
East Bernard Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
What if the defendant avoids service?
A Rule 106(b) motion can ask the judge to approve another method.