Godley is a Johnson County city in Texas of about 1,455 residents with its own police department, and a process server in Godley, TX is 11.5 miles from the Guinn Justice Center in Cleburne. Any citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can be scheduled for an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is emailed once the papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Godley: Three Flat Tiers
Godley has three options on price. The $69 option is Standard Service, whose attempt comes within 5 business days. Choosing Rush Service at $119 moves the attempt up to within 48 hours. Choosing 24-Hour Service at $169 moves it up again, to within 24 hours. Read the pricing page or begin at the order form. The fees a constable or sheriff charges in Johnson County are set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Godley: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas lets a limited group deliver a citation in Godley. Rule 103 names sheriffs and constables, adults a court has authorized in writing, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and it excludes anyone with a stake in the case.
Where Godley Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Guinn Justice Center, 204 South Buffalo Avenue in Cleburne, is about 11.5 miles from Godley in a straight line. Johnson County justice courts take evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. Between $200 and $20,000 a county court can hear a claim as well, and civil cases from $500 to $325,000 can reach a statutory county court. The justice court clerk can say which precinct includes a Godley address. See the Johnson County hub.
Eviction Notices in Godley: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Godley landlord has to deliver a written notice to vacate of at least three days before suing, unless the lease says another number. The notice can be mailed, left in plain sight inside the rental, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. When the suit is on file, the citation goes to a sheriff or constable only, and a landlord can ask for an alias after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Godley Defendants
Divorce papers should reach the defendant in person or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If a spouse dodges both, a judge can allow another method under Rule 106(b) after a sworn motion that lists the attempts. A business takes service through its registered agent. No default judgment can issue until proof of service has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Godley
The Godley Police Department is local. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, 201 Walls Drive, is about 10.3 miles away; Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital, 12500 South Freeway Suite 100 in Burleson, about 14.8 miles; and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, 6100 Harris Pkwy, about 15.4 miles. The calling party owes a witness $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Godley
Godley is ZIP code 76044. Cresson, Joshua and DeCordova are neighboring cities.
Godley Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the plaintiff and defendant are barred from serving.
What if the person avoids service?
The court can approve another approach after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
Papers go to the registered agent.