Eden is a Concho County city in Texas of about 1,840 people, and its county seat is Paint Rock, so a process server in Eden, TX often handles papers for a courthouse 20.7 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can get an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and the customer receives a signed Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Eden: Three Flat Tiers
A $69 payment gets Standard Service and an attempt within 5 business days. For $119 Rush Service moves the attempt up to within 48 hours. For $169 24-Hour Service moves it up to within 24 hours. The pricing page and order form are both online. Concho County sets constable and sheriff fees through its commissioners court, under Local Government Code 118.131, so private service is one more way to go.
Who May Serve Papers in Eden: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Not just anyone can hand over a citation. Rule 103 limits the job to sheriffs and constables, adults a judge has authorized in writing, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and it excludes anyone interested in the case.
Where Eden Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Concho County Courthouse sits at 152 North Roberts Avenue in Paint Rock, about 20.7 miles from Eden in a straight line. A justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and handles evictions, a county court takes claims from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The county's justice court clerk can tell you which precinct an Eden address belongs to. See the Concho County hub.
Eviction Notices in Eden: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before a landlord files an eviction suit, the tenant must receive written notice to vacate covering at least three days, unless the lease says another number. The notice can be mailed, left in a conspicuous spot inside the rental, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The eviction citation, though, goes only through a sheriff or constable, and an alias can be sought if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Eden Defendants
A divorce defendant should be handed the citation or sent it by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If that fails, Rule 106(b) lets the court approve another effective method on a sworn motion that says where the person may be found and what has been tried. Companies are served through registered agents. Rule 107 prevents a default judgment until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Eden
Eden has its own police department, and Concho County Hospital, 614 Eaker Street, is about 3.1 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Eden
Eden's ZIP code is 76837, and the data lists no neighboring cities.
Eden Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
You cannot if you are a party to the case.
What if the person avoids service?
The way forward is a sworn Rule 106(b) motion for a different method.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the proof of service is on file.