Frankston is an Anderson County town of about 1,124 people with its own police department, and a process server in Frankston, Texas, can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service reaches an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed to you after delivery. Filings go to Palestine, the county seat.
What a Process Server Costs in Frankston
Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. See the pricing page to compare and the order form to proceed. Anderson County constables and the sheriff serve for fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is one more choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Frankston: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lists the eligible servers: a sheriff or constable, an adult 18 or older named in a written court order, and a certified process server. A party to the Frankston lawsuit and anyone interested in it may not serve.
Where Frankston Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Anderson County Courthouse, 500 North Church Street, Palestine, TX 75801, is about 21.4 miles from Frankston. Disputes worth up to $20,000 can be brought in justice court, which also takes eviction cases. Over in county court, claims above $200 and under the $20,000 line may be heard too, but a divorce goes to district court. Since the precinct follows the address in dispute, the justice court clerk is the best source.
Eviction Notices in Frankston: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Frankston landlords owe the tenant a written notice to vacate first. The floor is three days, and a lease can set something different. The notice can be mailed, left inside the home in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. The citation on the sworn petition is served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Frankston Defendants
Citations go by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. If neither works, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court for another method. Companies receive process through registered agents. A request for default has to wait until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Frankston
A witness is paid $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is paid $1 with the party issuing the subpoena paying each. UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital, 501 S Ragsdale, Jacksonville, is about 15.2 miles away. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville, 2026 S Jackson Street, is about 17.1 miles away, and UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital, 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, is about 21.4 miles away.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Frankston
Frankston residents share ZIP 75763 and live close to Bullard, Jacksonville and Chandler.
Frankston Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot serve process in its own lawsuit.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a judge approves it under Rule 106(b) first.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the return has been on file ten days.