A process server in Eustace, Texas, delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for Henderson County cases, and Standard Service starts the attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Eustace has its own police department, but serving a lawsuit is a different job. The delivered papers come back to you with a signed Return of Service under Rule 107, sent by email. Athens is the county seat.
What a Process Server Costs in Eustace: Three Flat Tiers
On price, Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. Read about the pricing first, then open the order form. A Henderson County constable or deputy can serve too, but what they charge is decided by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131, a different schedule altogether from the private rates above.
Who May Serve Papers in Eustace: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 a lawsuit may be served by law enforcement such as a sheriff or constable, by an adult aged 18 or over named in a written court order, or by a certified process server. The litigants themselves are shut out, as is anybody else with a stake in the Eustace matter.
Where Eustace Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Henderson County's courthouse stands at 100 East Tyler Street, Athens, TX 75751, about 11.7 miles from Eustace. Money disputes up to $20,000 go before a justice court, as do evictions. The county court hears some of the same disputes above $200 and divorces are filed in district court. For the precinct, contact the justice court clerk, who can match an address to a precinct.
Eviction Notices in Eustace: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Tenants in Eustace must be told in writing to vacate before the landlord sues, with a minimum of three days unless the lease picks another period. Delivery can be by mail, by leaving the notice inside the home where it is conspicuous, or by handing it to a tenant 16 or older. A private server can hand-deliver it. After the sworn petition, the court's citation is the sheriff's or constable's to serve.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Eustace Defendants
Divorce citations are handed over in person or sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. Where that fails, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can lead the court to approve another route. Businesses answer through registered agents. Ten days of proof on file are required before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Eustace
Whoever issues a subpoena pays the witness $10 for each day of attendance, and the records custodian is paid $1. UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital, 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, is about 13.7 miles away. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, 850 Ed Hall, Kaufman, is about 22.7 miles away.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Eustace
Eustace uses ZIP 75124, and Gun Barrel City, Mabank and Malakoff are the nearby towns.
Eustace Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, being a party to the case rules you out as the one who serves.
What if the person avoids service?
The remedy is a Rule 106(b) motion, sworn, asking the court to approve a different method.
How is a company served?
Papers usually go to the agent the company has registered.