Glenn Heights lies in two counties, Dallas and Ellis, and that dual footing is the first thing a process server in Glenn Heights, Texas checks before taking a case. The city has 15,808 residents and covers 7.3 square miles. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can all be handled. Standard Service plans an attempt inside 5 business days, Rush Service inside 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service inside 24 hours. You receive the signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email once the papers are handed over.
What a Process Server Costs in Glenn Heights: Three Flat Tiers
Pricing is the same whichever county the case is in. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page lists them and the order form takes the order. Constables and sheriffs in Dallas and Ellis counties can serve too, with fees set by each commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another way.
Who May Serve Papers in Glenn Heights: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 excludes anyone with a personal interest in a lawsuit from serving it. For everyone else it requires a recognized role. Officers such as sheriffs and constables have one. So does an adult 18 or older named in a written court order, and so does a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide explains how certification is maintained.
Where Glenn Heights Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Dallas County, the seat is Dallas, where the George L Allen Sr Courts Building stands at 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202, about 15.9 miles from Glenn Heights in a straight line. A property in the Ellis County part of the city points to Ellis County instead. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits, but divorces go elsewhere. County courts take amounts above $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. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Dallas County page.
Eviction Notices in Glenn Heights: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Glenn Heights landlord who wants a tenant out has a three-day minimum to respect, unless the lease or agreement sets a different notice period, and the notice has to be in writing. Delivery is by mail, by leaving it in a conspicuous place inside the premises, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or by electronic communication agreed in writing. Count weekends and holidays, but if the last day falls on one, it moves to the next business day. After that, a sworn petition is filed in justice court. A private server may deliver the notice. The eviction citation is for a sheriff or constable alone, and an alias citation can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Glenn Heights Defendants
A divorce defendant should be handed the citation and petition, or receive them by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, the plaintiff may ask the court under Rule 106(b) for another method, with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. A court order might allow leaving papers with someone over 16, or email or social media. A company defendant is reached through its registered agent, a president or vice president if a corporation, or the Secretary of State. Ten days of proof of service on file are required before a default. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights Police Department covers the city. Hospitals in range: Crescent Medical Center Lancaster, 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX 75146 (about 6.2 miles), Methodist Charlton Medical Center, 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237 (about 6.8 miles), and Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, 1201 E Highway 287, Midlothian, TX 76065 (about 9.7 miles). To serve a subpoena, put a copy in the witness's hands with any fee the law requires. A witness receives $10 for each day of attendance from the party who summoned them, and a records custodian receives $1. If a nonparty holds the documents, give all parties 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights is ZIP code 75154. Its neighbors are DeSoto, Ovilla, Oak Leaf, Red Oak, Lancaster and Cedar Hill.
Glenn Heights Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.
How is a company served?
Via its registered agent, an officer, or the Secretary of State. See services and the FAQ.