Goliad is both a Texas city and the seat of Goliad County, and a process server in Goliad, TX works about 0.4 miles from the courthouse in a city of roughly 1,610 residents. The data lists no police department and no hospital within range. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service comes by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Goliad: Three Flat Tiers
The Goliad price list is Standard Service at $69 with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 with an attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 with an attempt within 24 hours. Goliad customers can find pricing online and place an order on the order form. Goliad County sets constable and sheriff fees through its commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Goliad: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Service of process in Goliad falls to a sheriff or constable, an adult named in a written court order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Rule 103 keeps every party out.
Where Goliad Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Goliad County Courthouse is at 127 North Courthouse Square in Goliad, about 0.4 miles away. In Goliad County a justice court decides civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and also evictions. County court shares claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct an address is in. The Goliad County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Goliad: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord's notice to vacate has to be written and has to give at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. Mail, a conspicuous spot inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older satisfies delivery, and a private server can do the hand delivery. Whoever sues for eviction must rely on a sheriff or constable to serve the citation, and an alias is allowed after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Goliad Defendants
A citation is normally delivered by hand or through registered or certified mail. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to allow another reasonable method. Companies are served through the registered agent they must keep. A default judgment has to wait for ten days of filed proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Goliad
Goliad has no hospital within range in the data, and a lawyer on the case can name the nearest hospital system for a records subpoena. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, due when the subpoena is served, and the records custodian's fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Goliad
Goliad is ZIP code 77963, and the data names no neighboring cities.
Goliad Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because a party cannot serve.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.