A process server in Fort Stockton, Texas, the seat of Pecos County, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for a city of 8,469 whose courthouse is only 0.7 miles away. The attempt is made within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, depending on your tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service reaches you by email as proof. Fort Stockton has its own police department, and the nearest hospital in range is about 10.7 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Fort Stockton
- Standard Service costs $69 and the attempt is within 5 business days.
- Rush Service costs $119 and the attempt is within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service costs $169 and the attempt is within 24 hours.
Compare on the pricing page and order at the order form. Pecos County's constables and sheriff are also an option, with fees decided by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another.
Who May Serve Papers in Fort Stockton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 anyone serving must be a sheriff, a constable, another person the law authorizes, an adult 18 or older with a written order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons cannot. The certification guide has details.
Where Fort Stockton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Fort Stockton is the county seat, and the Pecos County Courthouse at 103 West Callaghan Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735 is about 0.7 miles from town. Justice courts hear claims up to $20,000 and evictions. County court overlaps for claims over $200 up to $20,000. Statutory county courts hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address decides the precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. The Pecos County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Fort Stockton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Tenants receive written notice to vacate, normally at least three days, unless a lease sets a different time. The notice may be mailed, handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, left inside the premises, or emailed if the parties agreed in writing. The count includes weekends and holidays, and a final day on one moves ahead. The case itself begins with a sworn petition in justice court and is served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Fort Stockton Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. Deliver the petition and citation in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. When the spouse avoids that, Rule 106(b) offers a route: a sworn motion about likely locations and earlier tries can lead to an order allowing email, social media or papers left with someone over 16. Read the Rule 106(b) guide. Default follows ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Fort Stockton
Fort Stockton Police Department is the local agency. The hospital in range is Pecos County Memorial Hospital (387 West I 10, Fort Stockton, TX 79735), about 10.7 miles away. A witness is owed $10 per day and a records custodian $1. The subpoena guide adds more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Fort Stockton
The ZIP is 79735. The data lists no neighboring towns.
Fort Stockton Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
A Rule 106(b) order, requested under oath, can allow another method.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only if a judge orders it under Rule 106(b).
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties cannot serve.