For papers headed to Fannett, a process server in Jefferson County, Texas can deliver the citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate on one of three schedules: an attempt inside 5 business days, inside 48 hours, or inside 24 hours. Once the papers are delivered, the server's signed Return of Service is emailed to you. Fannett has 2,363 residents and no city government: it is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place whose cases go to Jefferson County in Beaumont.
What a Process Server Costs in Fannett: Three Flat Tiers
All three prices are flat. With Standard Service you pay $69 and get an attempt within 5 business days. With Rush Service you pay $119 and get one within 48 hours. With 24-Hour Service you pay $169 and get one within 24 hours. Fannett papers that are a Texas state-court citation or summons pick up an extra $100 fee. Compare on the pricing page and send files through the order form. The Jefferson County sheriff and constables charge whatever fees the commissioners court sets for the year under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is one alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Fannett: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits a sheriff or constable, an adult named by written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve a citation. Parties to the suit cannot serve. Law enforcement in Fannett is the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, whose deputies, like the county's constables, also serve process.
Where Fannett Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Jefferson County Courthouse, 1085 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701, is about 13.9 miles from Fannett in the county seat. Justice court hears evictions plus civil claims to $20,000 while county court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000. Divorce goes to district court. The address in dispute sets the justice precinct, and the Jefferson County justice court clerk can confirm which one.
Eviction Notices in Fannett: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days' written notice to vacate is required unless the lease sets another period. The landlord may mail the notice, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, put it inside the home in a conspicuous place, or send it electronically by written agreement. The sheriff or a constable then serves the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Fannett Defendants
A divorce respondent gets the papers in hand. When attempts fail, a sworn statement detailing them supports a Rule 106(b) request, and the court may permit leaving them with someone over 16 or sending them by email or social media.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Fannett
Riceland Medical Center, 538 Broadway, Winnie, TX 77665, is about 10.8 miles away. Baptist Beaumont Hospital, 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701, is about 12.3 miles, and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77702, about 12.9 miles. The $10 daily witness fee is paid when the subpoena is served, and a records custodian is entitled to $1. Questions about deputy reports go to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Fannett
Fannett uses ZIP 77705, and China, Winnie and Beaumont are close by.
Fannett Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Swear to the details of each attempt and ask the Jefferson County court for a Rule 106(b) order.
How is a company served?
A Fannett business is served through the registered agent it must keep, or a corporation can be served through its president or a vice president.