Gatesville is the Coryell County seat, and with the courthouse about 0.4 miles from the city's center, a process server in Gatesville, Texas is rarely far from where cases start. The city has 16,133 residents on 10.7 square miles. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can be delivered, with Standard Service aiming at an attempt inside 5 business days, Rush Service inside 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service inside 24 hours. The signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed when the papers have been delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Gatesville: Three Flat Tiers
Gatesville pricing is easy to hold in your head. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page shows the same list, and the order form is where you book. Coryell County's constables and sheriff are another route, with fees fixed by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is an additional option.
Who May Serve Papers in Gatesville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Who delivers a Gatesville citation matters legally. Rule 103 allows sheriffs and constables, as well as other persons authorized by law. It also allows an adult of 18 or more when a written court order names that adult. And it allows process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. What it never allows is service by a party or by someone with an interest in the outcome. The certification guide explains the credential.
Where Gatesville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
In Gatesville the courthouse is downtown. The Coryell County Courthouse is at 620 East Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528, about 0.4 miles from the city's center. Civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions belong in justice court; divorces belong elsewhere. County courts also take amounts over $200 up to $20,000 and civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. For the precinct, ask the justice court clerk, who can match it to the disputed address. The Coryell County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Gatesville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Gatesville landlords seeking possession cannot file first and ask questions later. A written notice to vacate has to go out, allowing at least three days unless a lease or agreement sets another period. It can go by mail, be placed in a conspicuous spot inside the premises, be handed to a tenant 16 or older, or be sent electronically if both sides agreed in writing. All calendar days count, and a last day on a weekend or holiday waits for the next business day. After that, the sworn petition goes to justice court. A private process server can deliver the notice. The eviction citation must be served by a sheriff or constable, with an alias citation possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Gatesville Defendants
The rules for serving a divorce citation in Coryell County are the statewide ones. Hand it to the spouse, or mail it by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, ask the judge for a different method under Rule 106(b), attaching a sworn statement about likely locations and the efforts so far. The order might allow leaving papers with someone over 16, or using email or social media. Companies answer through a registered agent, a corporate president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. A default judgment is off limits until proof of service has been on file ten days. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Gatesville
Gatesville Police Department covers the city. For medical records, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 1507 W Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528, is about 1.8 miles away, and AdventHealth Central Texas, 2201 S Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76542, is about 22.5 miles. The server delivers a subpoena by handing the witness a copy with any fee the law requires. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, paid by the party who summons, and a custodian who produces records is owed $1. If the records belong to a nonparty, every party gets 10 days' notice before service. The fee guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Gatesville
Gatesville is covered by ZIP codes 76528, 76596, 76597, 76598 and 76599. McGregor is the neighboring city listed.
Gatesville Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Anyone with a stake in the case, including you as a party, is excluded by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep a record of each try, then ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order. See services and the FAQ.